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201 Galena Rd Crime & Safety Report

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Full report contains 7 offenders within 5 miles and 70 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

7 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 201 Galena Rd, Odd, WV 25902

1 Rape

4 Child Involved

3 Assault

2 Other

Name / Age / Tags	Arrest / Conviction	Address	Distance	Risk
SIMPSON, RANDY MICHAEL 62 years old Child Involved	2 counts of Indecent Liberties with a Minor in the state of North Carolina served approximately 1 year in a correctional facility. 2024-12-30T07:05:03 2 counts of Indecent Liberties with a Minor in the state of North Carolina served approximately 1 year in a correctional facility. 2024-12-30T07:05:03	535 WHITBY ROAD COAL CITY, WV, 25823	4.5	Medium
MATHENA, PAUL DANIEL 64 years old Child Involved Violent	1987 -2nd Degree Sexual Assault served approximately 9 years and 9 months in a correctional facility. Victim was an adult female stranger. 2006- 3rd Degree Sexual Abuse sentence suspended given 90 days probation. Victim was a female minor relationship unknown. 2024-12-30T07:05:03	180 ESTEP LANE FLAT TOP, WV, 25841	2.6	Medium
LILLY, MICHAEL EDWARD 51 years old Rapist Violent	SEXUAL ASSAULT IN THE SECOND DEGREE 2024-12-30T07:05:03	122 RIDGE AVE PRINCEWICK, WV, 25908	4.1	Medium
MELLOTT, KOLT A 41 years old	1st Degree Sexual Abuse served approximately 2 years 1 month in a correctional facility given 25 years extended supervision. 2024-12-30T07:05:03	137 HYLTON LOOP RD COAL CITY, WV, 25823	4.8	Medium
WHITTAKER, JASON RAY 45 years old Child Involved Violent	Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault of A Child and Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse in the state of Illinois served approximately 8 years 1 month in a correctional facility. 2024-12-30T07:05:03	247 TOMMY CREEK ROAD ODD, WV, 25902	0.8	High

70 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

5 Severe

5 Medium

21 Low

39 Other

Crime	Location (Approx.)	Severity	Description
Traffic 07/16/2026 06:54 AM	I-77, Ghent, WV	LOW	As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes an apparent traffic hazard near the Ghent area off I-77 northbound, where rerouted tractor trailers became stuck on nearby side roads and an officer worked to back them out after multiple neighbor complaints.
Animal Complaint 07/16/2026 05:59 AM	Race Track Rd, Coal City, WV 25823	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a report of neglected dogs running loose near Racetrack Road in Coal City. The caller said the animals appeared vicious toward other animals and the caller.
Other Incidents 07/16/2026 05:58 AM	Race Track Rd, Coal City, WV 25823	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a complaint from Coal City about neglected dogs running loose and reportedly acting vicious toward other animals and the caller near Racetrack Road.
Domestic Dispute 07/14/2026 03:15 PM	Bella Ln, Flat Top, WV 25841	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible custodial dispute that began near Bella Lane. The reporting parent said the child’s father took the child around 3:00 p.m., the caller was later blocked from communications, and the father reportedly said he would not return the child. The caller is now at Greenlight Dispensary near the courthouse area and is requesting to speak with law enforcement.
Medical Emergency 07/12/2026 10:14 PM	Egeria Rd, Odd, WV 25902	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical alarm was activated near Egeria Road in Egeria. Units were dispatched to respond to the incident.

Crime & Safety Report for 201 Galena Rd, Odd, WV 25902