Crime & Safety Report for 155 2nd St, Poca, WV 25159

Review crime and safety information near 155 2nd St, Poca, WV 25159. 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 18 offenders within 5 miles and 66 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

18 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 155 2nd St, Poca, WV 25159

18 Registered Offenders Nearby
1 Rape
2 Child Involved
3 Assault
12 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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MCCLURE, JOEL MALCOLM

64 years old

3rd Degree Sexual Abuse sentence suspended and given 1 year probation.

2024-12-30T07:05:03

242 WASHINGTON STREET BANCROFT, WV, 25011
3.1 Medium
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DAWSON, DAVID MICHAEL

63 years old

Violent

3rd Degree Sexual Assault sentence suspended given 5 years probation.

2024-12-30T07:05:03

7325 SOUTH POCA RIVER ROAD POCA, WV, 25159
3.8 Medium
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GILLISPIE, ROBERT LEE

47 years old

4 Counts 3rd Degree Sexual Abuse given approximately 1 year 6 months probation.

2024-12-30T07:05:03

975 HEIZER CREEK ROAD POCA, WV, 25159
2.2 Medium
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LANHAM, ERNEST MARTIN

63 years old

Gross Sexual Imposition in the state of Ohio served approximately 11 months in a correctional facility and given 5 years probation.

2024-12-30T07:05:03

Gross Sexual Imposition in the state of Ohio served approximately 11 months in a correctional facility and given 5 years probation.

2024-12-30T07:05:03

154 MANILLA CREEK POCA, WV, 25159
1.6 Medium
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RIFFLE, CHARLES STANLEY

64 years old

358 1ST AVENUE POCA, WV, 25159
2.8 Medium

66 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

66 Crime & Incidents by Severity
12 Severe
5 Medium
11 Low
38 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 06:26 AM

Butterscotch Ln, Charleston, WV 25312

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical responders were sent to a location near Butterscotch Lane and Kellys Creek Road in Charleston for a possible medical emergency involving an adult woman reporting stomach and chest pain.

Disturbance

07/14/2026 02:23 PM

Sandstone Dr, Cross Lanes, WV 25313

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported disturbance outside a residence near Sandstone Drive and Lodi Lane in Cross Lanes, West Virginia.

Medical Emergency

07/14/2026 01:09 PM

Dodd St, Poca, WV 25159

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services were dispatched to a location on Dodge Street in Poca for a reported elderly man who fell and may be unable to feel his legs. A responding unit indicated they were en route.

Assault Report

07/14/2026 09:12 AM

Sandstone Dr, Cross Lanes, WV 25313

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible large fight near Sandstone Drive off Lodi Lane, with a woman heard screaming and other people yelling.

Substance Use

07/10/2026 12:47 PM

Clay Lick Branch Rd, Charleston, WV 25312

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are conducting a possible DUI investigation involving a traffic stop near Claylick Road in Charleston, West Virginia.

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Frequently asked questions

Is 155 2nd St 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?

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