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219 Blackberry Ln Crime & Safety Report

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Full report contains 79 offenders within 5 miles and 143 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

79 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 219 Blackberry Ln, Galax, VA 24333

14 Rape

45 Child Involved

13 Assault

15 Other

Name / Age / Tags	Arrest / Conviction	Address	Distance	Risk
HINES, JOHNNIE WAYNE 54 years old Child Involved Rapist	14-27.2 - RAPE 1ST DEGREE - 2024-10-03T02:57:29 14-27.2(A)(1) - FIRST DEGREE STATUTORY RAPE - 2024-10-03T02:57:29 14-27.2(A)(1) - FIRST DEGREE STATUTORY RAPE - 2024-10-03T02:57:29 14-27.4(A)(1) - 1ST DEGREE SEX OFFENSE - 2024-10-03T02:57:29 14-27.2 - RAPE 1ST DEGREE - 2024-10-03T02:57:29 14-27.2 - RAPE 1ST DEGREE - 2024-10-03T02:57:29 14-27.4(A)(1) - 1ST DEGREE SEX OFFENSE - 2024-10-03T02:57:29	626 CREEKVIEW DRIVE GALAX, VA, 24333	1.5	Medium
SPRULIN, CALEB DANIEL 21 years old Child Involved	18.2-374.1:1(C) - POSSESSION OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY(SECOND OFFENSE) 2024-10-03T02:57:29 18.2-374.1:1(C) - CHILD PORNOGRAPHY: REPRODUCE/SELL/TRANSMIT 2024-10-03T02:57:29	750 CREEKVIEW DRIVE GALAX, VA, 24333	2.3	Medium
CLONTZ, CRAIG DANEIL 50 years old Child Involved		626 CREEKVIEW DRIVE GALAX, VA, 24333	1.5	Medium
LINEBERRY, DAVID RAY 59 years old		300 EAST GRAYSON STREET GALAX, VA, 24333	2.9	Medium
LINVILLE, CHRISTOPHER SCOTT 43 years old Rapist		901 S MAIN ST GALAX, VA, 24333	3.2	Medium

143 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

15 Severe

21 Medium

22 Low

85 Other

Crime	Location (Approx.)	Severity	Description
Suspicious Activity 07/16/2026 08:17 PM	Glendale Rd, Galax, VA 24333	MEDIUM	As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller near Glendale Road reported a possible trespasser and requested that deputies drive through the area. The caller later indicated they did not wish to speak with anyone and only wanted the area checked.
Fire 07/16/2026 05:05 PM	Gilmer Ln, Galax, VA 24333	MEDIUM	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews and the fire marshal were dispatched to a reported vehicle fire near the 100 block of Gilmer Miller Road. Radio traffic indicates a single vehicle was fully involved in flames in the middle of the roadway, and additional engines were requested.
Assault Report 07/16/2026 11:16 AM	Creekview Dr, Galax, VA 24333	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews and law enforcement were dispatched to an area near Creekview Drive in Galax, Virginia, for a reported female victim of a fight with cuts to her face. Radio traffic indicated responders were initially asked to stage, and that the woman was later reported to be unarmed and with her ex-husband.
Medical Emergency 07/16/2026 11:03 AM	Creekview Dr, Galax, VA 24333	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units responded to a medical call for a victim of a fall near Creekview Drive. Units were instructed to stage in the area, with scene entry not yet cleared.
Medical Emergency 07/16/2026 10:45 AM	State Rd 918, Galax, VA 24333	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency personnel respond to a fall requiring lift assist near Campbell Drive and Stonewick Court.

Crime & Safety Report for 219 Blackberry Ln, Galax, VA 24333