Is Chidester Rd 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?

Traffic, medical and fire records are public-safety incidents but are not necessarily crimes. HoodScore separates them to avoid overstating the crime count.

How often is this HoodScore report updated?

The report displays its generated date. Update frequency varies by source and is explained in the HoodScore methodology.

How is the HoodScore calculated?

HoodScore combines nearby crime and offender data into a neighborhood safety score. Visit https://www.hoodscore.com/hoodscore-calculator.html to see how the calculation works.

Chidester Rd Crime & Safety Report

Unlock the full safety report before making a decision about this neighborhood.

Full report contains 14 offenders within 5 miles and 121 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

14 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near Chidester Rd, Terra Alta, WV 26764

0 Rape

0 Child Involved

7 Assault

7 Other

Name / Age / Tags	Arrest / Conviction	Address	Distance	Risk
SAVAGE, DOUGLAS MILTON 53 years old Violent	2 Counts 3rd Degree Sexual Assault served approximately 2 1/2 years in a correctional facility. 2024-12-30T07:05:03 2 Counts 3rd Degree Sexual Assault served approximately 2 1/2 years in a correctional facility. 2024-12-30T07:05:03 2 Counts 3rd Degree Sexual Assault served approximately 2 1/2 years in a correctional facility. 2024-12-30T07:05:03	467 OAK STREET KINGWOOD, WV, 26537	4.8	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	1.7	Medium
DILLSWORTH, LAWRENCE J JR 65 years old		111 PLEASANT AVE KINGWOOD, WV, 26537	3.7	Medium
CASTEEL, JASON D 38 years old Violent	3rd Degree Sexual Assault served approximately 90 days in a correctional facility given 4 years probation and 10 years extended supervision. 2024-12-30T07:05:03	12883 SOUTH PRESTON HIGHWAY KINGWOOD, WV, 26537	4.8	Medium
NELSON, JAMES WILLIAM 81 years old Violent	8 Counts Incest, 2 Counts 3rd Degree Sexual Assault, and 2nd Degree Sexual Assault served approximately 22 years 6 months in a correctional facility. Victims were two female family members between the ages of 13-17. 2024-12-30T07:05:03	254 EAGLE DRIVE TUNNELTON, WV, 26444	4.8	Medium

121 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

5 Severe

3 Medium

7 Low

106 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 05:02 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.
Medical Emergency 07/16/2026 04:58 PM	Memorial Dr, Kingwood, WV 26537	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, a basic life support transport is requested from a hospital emergency room to another facility near Memorial Drive in Kingwood, West Virginia.
Medical Emergency 07/16/2026 03:48 PM	St Joe Rd, Albright, WV 26519	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services responded to a possible stroke at St Joe Road and Hard Right. The patient is a 58-year-old male with a history of strokes, vomiting since last night, sweating, and difficulty walking with a walker. The patient does not believe he is currently having a stroke.

Crime & Safety Report for Chidester Rd, Terra Alta, WV 26764