Crime & Safety Report for 952.5 98th St S, Charleston, WV 25315

Review crime and safety information near 952.5 98th St S, Charleston, WV 25315. HoodScore summarizes nearby reported incidents, registered sex offenders, and neighborhood safety indicators to help buyers and renters perform better location due diligence.

Generated At — 2026-07-26

$28,900

Distance rings: 1 mi and 2 mi from the property.

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Full report contains 27 offenders within 5 miles and 669 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

27 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 952.5 98th St S, Charleston, WV 25315

27 Registered Offenders Nearby
0 Rape
6 Child Involved
12 Assault
12 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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HAGEN, JOHN ANTHONY

55 years old

Violent

Sexual Battery in the state of Florida.

2024-12-30T07:05:03

1117 MAPLE ROAD BELLE, WV, 25015
2.1 Medium
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HALL, JONATHAN W

47 years old

1st Degree Sexual Abuse served approximately 10 months in a correctional facility and given 18 months probation.

2024-12-30T07:05:03

100 ARLENE COURT BELLE, WV, 25015
3.7 Medium
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MIDDLETON, KEVIN RAY

62 years old

1st Degree Sexual Abuse and Sexual Abuse by Parent, Guardian or Custodian served approximately 12 years 6 months in a correctional facility.

2024-12-30T07:05:03

416 EAST 7TH STREET BELLE, WV, 25015
2.3 Medium
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SHELLINGS, CARL

71 years old

Child Involved

330 EAST 12TH STREET APT B1 BELLE, WV, 25015
2.6 Medium
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SLACK, JOSEPH HIGGINBOTH

36 years old

Violent

101 HAVEN LANE WINIFREDE, WV, 25214
3.5 Medium

669 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

669 Crime & Incidents by Severity
81 Severe
98 Medium
116 Low
374 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Disturbance

07/16/2026 10:19 PM

Alex Ln, Charleston, WV 25304

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a hotel manager near Alex Lane in Charleston reported four homeless individuals by a gazebo who were disturbing guests and possibly going through items that may have been taken from a car. Officers responded and one reported being out with three subjects.

Traffic

07/16/2026 06:29 PM

MacCorkle Ave SE, Marmet, WV 25315

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a woman sitting on the white line at the side of the road near a Subway restaurant in Marmet, with belongings around her, and expressed concern she could be struck by traffic.

Traffic

07/16/2026 04:12 PM

Marmet Locks and Dam, Belle, WV 25015

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop on a gray Chevy Trax traveling eastbound on US 60 near the Marmet Locks and Dam.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 03:05 PM

Sutphin Dr, Marmet, WV 25315

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a female adult with recent surgery is experiencing pain when urinating and urine is not going into the collection bag. EMS responded to the location near Sutphin Drive, Genesis Healthcare, close to Lins Creek Road.

Suspicious Activity

07/16/2026 02:46 PM

65th St SE, Charleston, WV 25304

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a suspicious activity complaint about a Ford Fusion with government plates parked at a church lot near 65th Street Southeast and McClure Avenue in Charleston. The caller could not provide a license plate number or explain why the vehicle was there.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Marmet Elementary School0.7 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 952.5 98th St S 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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