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79 Slim Chance Lane Crime & Safety Report

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Full report contains 34 offenders within 5 miles and 15 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

34 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 79 Slim Chance Lane, New Martinsville, WV 26155

1 Rape

3 Child Involved

16 Assault

16 Other

Name / Age / Tags	Arrest / Conviction	Address	Distance	Risk
MCKELVEY, CLARENCE SAM 60 years old Rapist	2907.05 - Gross Sexual Imposition 2024-12-17T11:36:19 2907.02 - Rape Sexual Motivation 2024-12-17T11:36:19	35808 TWP RS 2794 SARDIS, OH, 43946	4.6	Medium
LEEK, DAVID LEE JR 41 years old		59 BURLINGTON ROAD NEW MARTINSVILLE, WV, 26155	2.7	Medium
PRESSLEY, JOSHUA ALLEN 38 years old		162 DAIRY LANE SISTERSVILLE, WV, 26175	5	Medium
RIGGS, NORMAN E 64 years old Child Involved Violent	Carnal Knowledge of a Minor and 2 Counts of Aggravated Sexual Battery of a Child in the state of Virginia served approximately 8 years 3 months in a correctional facility given 36 months probation. 2024-12-30T07:05:03 Carnal Knowledge of a Minor and 2 Counts of Aggravated Sexual Battery of a Child in the state of Virginia served approximately 8 years 3 months in a correctional facility given 36 months probation. 2024-12-30T07:05:03	927 4TH STREET NEW MARTINSVILLE, WV, 26155	3.7	Medium
CALMBACHER, DONALD MERWIN JR 45 years old		724 6TH ST NEW MARTINSVILLE, WV, 26155	3.4	Medium

15 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

1 Low

14 Other

Crime	Location (Approx.)	Severity	Description
Medical Emergency 07/16/2026 02:04 PM	Bryson Ln, New Martinsville, WV 26155	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS responded to a location near Bryson Lane for a young child with fishing line around her finger, causing discoloration; the line was reportedly removed, but evaluation was requested.
Medical Emergency 07/16/2026 11:49 AM	Mountaineer Hwy, New Martinsville, WV 26155	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency involving lifting assistance and patient transport occurred near Mountaineer Highway. Middleburg EMS was assisted at the scene.
Medical Emergency 07/12/2026 11:45 AM	Bryson Ln, New Martinsville, WV 26155	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS responded to a reported injury near Bryson Lane involving a man who was cut on the stomach by a lawnmower blade. Bleeding was under control and the man agreed to be checked by EMS.
Medical Emergency 07/06/2026 10:56 AM	Shortline Hwy, New Martinsville, WV 26155	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS responded to a medical emergency near Shortline Highway involving an 85-year-old male with altered mental status who was combative.
Traffic 06/24/2026 04:26 PM	Dunlap St, New Martinsville, WV 26155	LOW	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a possible traffic stop or crash-related contact with one woman near Dunlap Street in New Martinsville, with another unit heading to the location for processing.

Crime & Safety Report for 79 Slim Chance Lane, New Martinsville, WV 26155