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315 S Barry Crime & Safety Report

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Full report contains 4 offenders within 5 miles and 4 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

4 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 315 S Barry, Mertens, TX 76666

1 Rape

3 Child Involved

1 Assault

1 Other

Name / Age / Tags	Arrest / Conviction	Address	Distance	Risk
PERRY, MALCOLM CONLEY 81 years old Child Involved	TEXAS PENAL CODE 21.11(a)(1) - Offense: INDECENCY WITH A CHILD BY CONTACT 2024-10-06T06:51:37	557 HCR 3416 MERTENS, TX, 76666	0.2	High
LEDBETTER, JAMES MERL 63 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	146 S. SECOND ST IRENE, TX, 76650	4.6	Medium
CHEEK, WILLIAM VAUGHN JR 47 years old Child Involved	TEXAS PENAL CODE 21.11(a)(1) - Offense: INDECENCY WITH A CHILD BY CONTACT 2024-10-06T06:51:37	338 HILL COUNTY RD 3416 MERTNS, TX, 76666	1.1	Medium
TUERK, JAMES EDWARD 54 years old		174 SW COUNTY ROAD 3138 BYNUM, TX, 76631	4.8	Medium

4 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

2 Low

2 Other

Crime	Location (Approx.)	Severity	Description
Medical Emergency 07/08/2026 06:13 AM	N Stroud St, Mertens, TX 76666	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency has been reported near North Stroud Street involving a 65-year-old man with an open foot wound. CareFlite has been notified.
Traffic 06/20/2026 09:55 AM	TX-22 & FM 308, Mertens, TX 76666	LOW	As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies were asked to watch for a dark gray pickup on FM 308 near the Hill County line after reports that a young man driving it was circling the area and almost hit several bicyclists. The vehicle was last seen heading north on FM 308 from Highway 22, and units from Ellis County coordinated with a Hill County deputy near the county line.
Traffic 06/20/2026 07:05 AM	TX-22 & FM 308, Mertens, TX 76666	LOW	As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a two-vehicle accident near Highway 22 and Farm to Market Road 308 by Italy, with one lane blocked but no apparent injuries. Hill County has been notified.
Medical Emergency 03/07/2026 12:18 AM	Dale Acres Rd, Italy, TX 76651	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, a vehicle is reportedly parked in the middle of the road near Dale Acres Road. The car may be occupied by a woman who appears to be asleep. Emergency medical services and deputies have been dispatched to check the situation.

Crime & Safety Report for 315 S Barry, Mertens, TX 76666