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26879 Veterans Memorial Hwy Crime & Safety Report

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Full report contains 18 offenders within 5 miles and 124 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

18 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 26879 Veterans Memorial Hwy, Terra Alta, WV 26764

0 Rape

2 Child Involved

8 Assault

8 Other

Name / Age / Tags	Arrest / Conviction	Address	Distance	Risk
KELLER, JESSE DALE 38 years old	61-8B-9 - SEXUAL ABUSE IN THE THIRD DEGREE 2025-08-28T20:26:21	508 BRANDONVILLE ST TERRA ALTA, WV, 26764	3	Medium
RHODES, ALLEN RAY 53 years old Violent	61-8B-5 - SEXUAL ASSAULT IN THE THIRD DEGREE 2025-08-28T20:57:15	144 HIGHLAND AVE TERRA ALTA, WV, 26764	2.4	Medium
WALKER, ROBERT WILLIAM 48 years old Violent	3125-AGGRAVATED INDECENT ASSAULT 2024-12-11T18:15:10 3126-INDECENT ASSAULT 2024-12-11T18:15:10	406 EAST STATE AVENUE TERRA ALTA, WV, 26764	2.9	Medium
ARMSTRONG, JOSHUA D 30 years old	Transfer of Obscene Materials to Minors served approximately 1 year 2 months in a correctional facility given 3 years extended supervision. 2024-12-30T07:05:03	1370 WHETSELL SETTLEMENT ROAD TERRA ALTA, WV, 26764	3.8	Medium
DILLSWORTH, LAWRENCE J JR 65 years old		111 PLEASANT AVE KINGWOOD, WV, 26537	4.3	Medium

124 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

7 Severe

1 Medium

7 Low

109 Other

Crime	Location (Approx.)	Severity	Description
Medical Emergency 07/16/2026 10:01 PM	Miller Rd, Kingwood, WV 26537	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, medical crews respond to a breathing emergency involving an older male at a healthcare facility on Miller Road in Kingwood.
Medical Emergency 07/16/2026 05:55 PM	Shaffer St, Terra Alta, WV 26764	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services responded to a possible abdominal pain case at an apartment near Shaffer Street in Carrollton. The patient, a young female, may have complications following recent surgery and is experiencing vomiting, fever, and bleeding from bandages. Medic 682 was dispatched to the scene.
Medical Emergency 07/16/2026 05:53 PM	Shaffer St, Terra Alta, WV 26764	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency involving abdominal pain was reported near Shaffer Street at Alpine Village Apartments. Medic 682 was en route, and additional driver support was requested at the station.
Medical Emergency 07/16/2026 05:02 PM	Memorial Dr, Kingwood, WV 26537	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services responded to a 49-year-old male near Memorial Drive for finger infection and high blood sugar, with vitals checked every 30 minutes.
Medical Emergency 07/16/2026 05:01 PM	Memorial Dr, Kingwood, WV 26537	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, a basic life support interfacility transport was requested near Memorial Drive involving a patient transfer from PMH ER to Mon General. Dispatch called for any available Preston County BLS crew to respond.

Crime & Safety Report for 26879 Veterans Memorial Hwy, Terra Alta, WV 26764