Crime & Safety Report for 1540 Ponderosa Dr, New Braunfels, TX 78132

Review crime and safety information near 1540 Ponderosa Dr, New Braunfels, TX 78132. HoodScore summarizes nearby reported incidents, registered sex offenders, and neighborhood safety indicators to help buyers and renters perform better location due diligence.

Generated At — 2026-07-26

$699,900 | 2 bd | 2 ba | 1,291 sqft

Distance rings: 1 mi and 2 mi from the property.

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Full report contains 12 offenders within 5 miles and 201 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

12 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 1540 Ponderosa Dr, New Braunfels, TX 78132

12 Registered Offenders Nearby
2 Rape
9 Child Involved
5 Assault
3 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
Offender photo

BOWEN, JASON ANDREW

47 years old

Child Involved

Violent

TEXAS PENAL CODE 22.011(a)(2) - Offense: SEXUAL ASSAULT OF A CHILD

2024-10-06T06:51:37

6570 CHIMNEY ROCK CANYON LAKE, TX, 78133
4.3 Medium
Offender photo

BARNHARDT, MARK A

58 years old

Child Involved

TEXAS PENAL CODE 21.11(a)(2) - Offense: INDECENCY WITH A CHILD BY EXPOSURE

2024-10-06T06:51:37

938 PECAN ST CANYON LAKE, TX, 78133
2.7 Medium
Offender photo

BATCHELOR, MATTHEW AARON

40 years old

Child Involved

Rapist

Violent

TEXAS PENAL CODE 22.021(a)(1)(B) - Offense: AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ASSAULT OF A CHILD

2024-10-06T06:51:37

151 PLEASANT LN NEW BRAUNFELS, TX, 78132
4.6 Medium
Offender photo

SCOTT, ALEXANDER MICHAEL

25 years old

Child Involved

Violent

TEXAS PENAL CODE 22.011(a)(2) - Offense: SEXUAL ASSAULT OF A CHILD

2024-10-06T06:51:37

835 QAPPUELLA DR CANYON LAKE, TX, 78133
3.8 Medium
Offender photo

FOSTER, CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL

45 years old

11 DELAWARE CODE 773 - Offense: UNLAWFUL SEXUAL INTERCOURSE IN THE THIRD DEGREE/VICTIM UNDER THE AGE OF 16

2024-10-06T06:51:37

1345 LAURIE DR CANYON LAKE, TX, 78133
4.2 Medium

201 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

201 Crime & Incidents by Severity
14 Severe
25 Medium
11 Low
151 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 04:43 PM

Village Shore Dr, Canyon Lake, TX 78133

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, medic 55 and Engine 55 dispatched to a medical emergency near Village Shore Drive and Village View Drive.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 02:16 PM

Island View Dr, Canyon Lake, TX 78133

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, engine 55 dispatched to respond to a possible medical emergency near Island View Drive, close to Hidden Drive and Donley Drive.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 01:52 PM

Island View Dr, Canyon Lake, TX 78133

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, medic 55 dispatched for a possible medical emergency near Island View Drive, around Hidden Drive and Donley Drive.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 10:48 AM

Buck Trail, Canyon Lake, TX 78133

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, medic 55 was dispatched to an unspecified medical issue near Buck Trail, close to Honeyland and Colleen Drive.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 06:27 AM

Maricopa Dr, Canyon Lake, TX 78133

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and EMS units were dispatched to a residence near Maricopa Drive for a report of a person who was unconscious or fainting, with cross streets near FM 36 and Cannon Road.

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