Crime & Safety Report for 8 Lightburn St, Buckhannon, WV 26201

Review crime and safety information near 8 Lightburn St, Buckhannon, WV 26201. 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 32 offenders within 5 miles and 703 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

32 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 8 Lightburn St, Buckhannon, WV 26201

32 Registered Offenders Nearby
1 Rape
4 Child Involved
12 Assault
16 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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WILMOTH, JASON HOWARD

38 years old

Violent

3rd Degree Sexual Assault served approximately 2 1/2 years in a correctional facility.

2024-12-30T07:05:03

3rd Degree Sexual Assault served approximately 2 1/2 years in a correctional facility.

2024-12-30T07:05:03

89 FAITH ACRES BUCKHANNON, WV, 26201
0.4 High
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MOORE, DUSTIN T

34 years old

1st Degree Sexual Abuse served approximately 3 years 3 months in a correctional facility given 6 years extended supervision.

2024-12-30T07:05:03

4469 LITTLE SAND RUN ROAD BUCKHANNON, WV, 26201
4.4 Medium
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HAMER, TOMMY D II

42 years old

2620 TALLMANSVILLE RD BUCKHANNON, WV, 26201
3.6 Medium
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ALKIRE, CHARLES JUNIOR JR

48 years old

228 1\2 CAMDEN AVE BUCKHANNON, WV, 26201
0.5 High
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BENDER, RANDALL GENE JR

43 years old

99 LOUDINS LANE BUCKHANNON, WV, 26201
1.1 Medium

703 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

703 Crime & Incidents by Severity
18 Severe
60 Medium
117 Low
508 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Traffic

07/16/2026 08:26 PM

Old Weston Rd, Buckhannon, WV 26201

LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies conduct a traffic stop near a convenience store involving a Mitsubishi Outlander. A possible expired vehicle registration is reported and a records check is requested on the driver.

Traffic

07/16/2026 06:46 PM

S Kanawha St, Buckhannon, WV 26201

LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near a fast-food restaurant and requested a registration check on a Ford F-150 pickup truck.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 06:26 PM

Pinnell St, Buckhannon, WV 26201

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical alarm with apparent fall detection was reported near Pinnell Street. Station 77 was dispatched and responded.

Traffic

07/16/2026 04:57 PM

Buckhannon Xrds, Buckhannon, WV 26201

LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a report of a hit-and-run crash in the parking lot of a Dunkin location. A red Pontiac G6 allegedly struck the caller’s vehicle and left the scene, reportedly heading toward a nearby military museum. Units contacted the caller at the scene and began attempting to locate the suspect vehicle using the reported registration information and description of front-end damage.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 04:51 PM

Amalia Dr, Buckhannon, WV 26201

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS reports an inbound adult male patient with a tracheostomy who is having apparent trouble breathing. Vitals are stable, and the crew is a few minutes from the hospital. IV access was not started after the patient gestured toward a nearby object.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Buckhannon Academy Elementary School0.4 mi
Fred W Eberle Tech Center0.6 mi
B-u Middle School1.5 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 8 Lightburn 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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