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251 Forbes St Crime & Safety Report

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Full report contains 48 offenders within 5 miles and 5 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

48 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 251 Forbes St, Cedar Bluff, VA 24609

7 Rape

22 Child Involved

12 Assault

10 Other

Name / Age / Tags	Arrest / Conviction	Address	Distance	Risk
PERKINS, JOSEPH M 40 years old	18.2-67.2 - OBJECT SEXUAL PENETRATION - 2024-10-03T02:57:29 18.2-67.2 - OBJECT SEXUAL PENETRATION - 2024-10-03T02:57:29	212 LAKE PARK DRIVE RICHLANDS, VA, 24641	4.4	Medium
MOUNTS, BOBBY DARRELL 58 years old Child Involved	18.2-370 - INDECENT LIBERTIES: W/ CHILD - 2024-10-03T02:57:29	2703 STEELSBURG HIGHWAY CEDAR BLUFF, VA, 24609	1.8	Medium
DAVIDSON, CHRISTOPHER SEAN 41 years old Rapist Violent	18.2-67.1 - FORCIBLE SODOMY - 2024-10-03T02:57:29 18.2-67.4 - SEXUAL BATTERY - 2024-10-03T02:57:29	1135 CLAYPOOL HILL MALL ROAD CEDAR BLUFF, VA, 24609	0.7	High
WHEELER, DAVID DWIGHT 62 years old	18.2-63 - CARNAL KNOW:OF 13-14Y:ACCUSED<18,3+OLDER,CONSENT - 2024-10-03T02:57:29	1225 FRONT STREET RICHLANDS, VA, 24641	3.4	Medium
COCHRAN, JOSEPH ZACHARY WAYNE 30 years old	18.2-63 - CARNAL KNOW:OF 13-14Y:ACCUSED<18,3+OLDER,CONSENT - 2024-10-03T02:57:29	128222 GOVERNOR GEORGE C. PEERY HIGHWAY POUNDING MILL, VA, 24637	3.6	Medium

5 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

5 Other

Crime	Location (Approx.)	Severity	Description
Medical Emergency 07/10/2026 03:33 PM	E 1st St, Richlands, VA 24641	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical rescue was dispatched to (number withheld) East First Street, Richlands, for a female experiencing hot flashes, dizziness, and nausea. She has a history of seizures. The incident appears to involve a possible medical emergency.
Medical Emergency 07/06/2026 12:19 AM	Starling Ct, Richlands, VA 24641	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders dispatched to a medical emergency involving a 60-year-old male with abscesses on his legs near Starling Court, Richlands. The area was described as swollen and hot to the touch.
Medical Emergency 06/17/2026 04:22 PM	Gov George C. Peery Hwy, Richlands, VA 24641	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical air transport with three persons on board is en route to Roanoke from Richlands, with an estimated arrival time of 12 minutes. The patient was transferred from Clinch Valley and previously treated in the emergency room.
Medical Emergency 05/30/2026 07:23 PM	Gov George C. Peery Hwy, Richlands, VA 24641	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units faced access challenges on Bear Hollow Road and arranged to meet air medical transport at Clinch Valley Medical Center for a patient transfer.
Medical Emergency 05/30/2026 03:40 PM	Gov George C. Peery Hwy, Richlands, VA 24641	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical helicopter was dispatched to Clinch Valley hospital for a possible medical emergency involving a minor who was reported to have altered mental status, headache, and other neurological symptoms.

Crime & Safety Report for 251 Forbes St, Cedar Bluff, VA 24609