Crime & Safety Report for 381 N Fm 707, Merkel, TX 79536

Review crime and safety information near 381 N Fm 707, Merkel, TX 79536. HoodScore summarizes nearby reported incidents, registered sex offenders, and neighborhood safety indicators to help buyers and renters perform better location due diligence.

Generated At — 2026-07-25

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

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Full report contains 22 offenders within 5 miles and 24 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

22 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 381 N Fm 707, Merkel, TX 79536

22 Registered Offenders Nearby
4 Rape
17 Child Involved
7 Assault
3 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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BRYANT, RAYMOND WARREN

64 years old

735 GIBSON ST TYE, TX, 79603
3 Medium
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JONES, EDWARD LEON

82 years old

Child Involved

TEXAS PENAL CODE 21.11(a)(1) - Offense: INDECENCY WITH A CHILD BY CONTACT

2024-10-06T06:51:37

16012 FM 2404 HAWLEY, TX, 79525
4.5 Medium
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TRUMBULL, VERN WILLARD

70 years old

Child Involved

744 SPINKS RD ABILENE, TX, 79603
3 Medium
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PRICE, TRACY DON

62 years old

Child Involved

TEXAS PENAL CODE 21.11(a)(1) - Offense: INDECENCY WITH A CHILD BY CONTACT

2024-10-06T06:51:37

724 CECIL ST TYE, TX, 79563
3.1 Medium
Offender photo

YUEN, STEVEN CRAIG

61 years old

Child Involved

Rapist

Violent

128 PARK AVE TYE, TX, 79563
4.9 Medium

24 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

24 Crime & Incidents by Severity
4 Severe
6 Medium
5 Low
9 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/06/2026 10:12 AM

S Access Rd, Tye, TX 79563

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS was dispatched to a medical emergency at an RV park near South Access Road for a patient reportedly having an active seizure with blood in the mouth and no known history of seizures.

Traffic

07/06/2026 09:59 AM

FM707, Abilene, TX 79603

LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, medic 3 was dispatched to a possible traffic accident near a truck stop on FM 707, involving a 50-year-old man bleeding from the face.

Fire

07/04/2026 08:51 PM

S Access Rd, Tye, TX 79563

MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a semi truck with its rear tires on fire in a truck parking lot near South Access Road in town. Command was established, the fire was knocked down and extinguished, there were no hazardous materials involved, and all occupants were out with no reported injuries.

Fire

07/04/2026 08:38 PM

Mulberry Rd, Merkel, TX 79536

MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible structure fire near Mulberry Road in Merkel, along with a separate reported grass fire near County Road 127 and Bell Point Road. Multiple fire units, including a tanker and an air truck from a neighboring department, were dispatched, and operations were moved to a designated radio channel.

Fire

07/04/2026 08:37 PM

Mulberry Rd, Merkel, TX 79536

MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units respond to a reported structure fire near Mulberry Creek Road and Mulberry Road. Multiple engines, a brush truck, and a tender are coordinated and move operations to a local radio channel.

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Frequently asked questions

Is 381 N Fm 707 in a low-crime area?

The current report summarizes crime-related incidents within 5 miles during the last 12 months. HoodScore compares these records with relevant benchmarks, but no report can guarantee future safety.

Why are traffic and medical calls shown separately from crime?

Traffic, medical and fire records are public-safety incidents but are not necessarily crimes. HoodScore separates them to avoid overstating the crime count.

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