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290 Ridgeview Rd Crime & Safety Report

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Full report contains 14 offenders within 5 miles and 132 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

14 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 290 Ridgeview Rd, Lavalette, WV 25535

3 Rape

2 Child Involved

2 Assault

7 Other

Name / Age / Tags	Arrest / Conviction	Address	Distance	Risk
MEACHEM, JOHN CLIFFORD 67 years old	3 counts 1st Degree Sexual Abuse in the state of Alabama served approximately 2 years in a correctional facility. Two male victims both family members between 13-17 years of age. 2024-12-30T07:05:03	11 PADDY HOLLOW ROAD LAVALETTE, WV, 25535	2	Medium
THOMPSON, ADAM R 41 years old Violent	3rd Degree Sexual Assault sentenced to 1-5 years in a correctional facility given 20 years extended supervision. 2024-12-30T07:05:03	5512 CAMP ROAD LAVALETTE, WV, 25535	1	Medium
HAMM, GRANVILLE P JR 73 years old		2585 BUFFALO CREEK ROAD WAYNE, WV, 25570	3.6	Medium
MEDDINGS, DARCY DALE 66 years old Rapist	Rape in the state of Ohio served approximately 10 1/2 years in a correctional facility and given 2 years probation. 2024-12-30T07:05:03	89 STATE STREET WAYNE, WV, 25570	4.1	Medium
OSBURN, RONALD E 76 years old	Lewd & Lascivious Molestation in the state of Florida served approximately 3 years in a correctional facility and given 12 years probation. 2024-12-30T07:05:03 Lewd & Lascivious Molestation in the state of Florida served approximately 3 years in a correctional facility and given 12 years probation. 2024-12-30T07:05:03	512 SANSOM AVE WAYNE, WV, 25570	4.9	Medium

132 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

16 Severe

17 Medium

32 Low

67 Other

Crime	Location (Approx.)	Severity	Description
Traffic 07/16/2026 07:58 AM	McGinnis Dr, Wayne, WV 25570	LOW	As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a motor vehicle crash with injuries on Route 152 near the McGinnis Drive intersection. Crews are on scene, and there is a reported injury to an elderly man and a vehicle that may need a tow.
Domestic Dispute 07/12/2026 09:05 PM	Martin Mills Ct, Wayne, WV 25570	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers reported a possible domestic assault near Martin Mills Court in Wayne. A man stated that his girlfriend, who may be experiencing mental health or drug issues, hit him, took his keys, and drove away in a green Chevy Cruze toward the Fifth Street Hill area in Huntington. Law enforcement units were requested to respond.
Traffic 07/12/2026 08:43 PM	WV-75, Lavalette, WV	LOW	As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a gold Honda Accord on Route 75 in Lavalette that was allegedly driving well under the speed limit and brake-checking other vehicles. The vehicle was described with a specific West Virginia license plate number.
Medical Emergency 07/12/2026 08:07 PM	WV-152, Lavalette, WV 25535	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, law enforcement requested EMS to check on a male walking in the roadway near Route 152 and Patty Hollow Road, passing a local restaurant. The subject appears to be about 50 years old and wearing a jean jacket, possibly with speech impairment.
Medical Emergency 07/12/2026 08:05 PM	WV-152 & Paddy Hollow Rd, Lavalette, WV 25535	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, a male described as wearing a jean jacket, about 5 foot 10 inches tall, around 300 pounds, and about 50 years old was seen walking in the middle of the road near Route 152 and Paddy Hollow Road toward Wayne. Law enforcement was notified to check the area, and fire/EMS may be asked to check on him if not located by police.

Crime & Safety Report for 290 Ridgeview Rd, Lavalette, WV 25535