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28529 Us Highway 23 Crime & Safety Report

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Full report contains 14 offenders within 5 miles and 19 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

14 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 28529 Us Highway 23, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219

6 Rape

4 Child Involved

3 Assault

3 Other

Name / Age / Tags	Arrest / Conviction	Address	Distance	Risk
CHURCH, ROUDALL MITCHEL 71 years old Violent	18.2-67.4 - SEXUAL BATTERY - 2024-10-03T02:57:29	368 CULLOWHEE DRIVE BIG STONE GAP, VA, 24219	2.5	Medium
CRESS, MICHAEL SHANE 36 years old Child Involved	18.2-370.1 - INDECENT LIBERTIES WITH CHILD BY CUSTODIAN - 2024-10-03T02:57:29 18.2-371 - CONTRIBUTING TO THE DELINQUENCY OF A MINOR - 2024-10-03T02:57:29	2212 WEST 4TH STREET NORTH LOT 5 BIG STONE GAP, VA, 24219	4.5	Medium
FLANARY, GLEN CARSON 72 years old Rapist	18.2-67.5.A(1) - ATTEMPT RAPE - 2024-10-03T02:57:29	161 STONE MOUNTAIN ROAD BIG STONE GAP, VA, 24219	3.8	Medium
OAKLEY, DUSTIN TODD 40 years old		515 RIVER BOULEVARD EAST APARTMENT C BIG STONE GAP, VA, 24219	4.9	Medium
PARSONS, JOSEPH BURLEY 52 years old Rapist	18.2-67.1 - FORCIBLE SODOMY - 2024-10-03T02:57:29 18.2-67.1 - FORCIBLE SODOMY - 2024-10-03T02:57:29	1318 WASHITA AVENUE W BIG STONE GAP, VA, 24219	3.8	Medium

19 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

1 Severe

2 Medium

16 Other

Crime	Location (Approx.)	Severity	Description
Medical Emergency 07/12/2026 08:35 PM	Artesian Well Hollow Rd, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, a diabetic medical emergency was reported near Artesian Well Hollow Road. The patient is a 36-year-old female home alone with very high blood sugar.
Medical Emergency 07/12/2026 04:45 PM	E 2nd St N, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, an 81-year-old male has a Foley catheter issue and may need transport to the ER near Second Street North.
Medical Emergency 07/10/2026 09:00 AM	Dogwood Dr, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, rescue personnel were dispatched to a correctional facility for a reported gastrointestinal bleed involving an inmate. The incident reportedly occurred at Wallens Ridge in the Big Stone Gap area.
Medical Emergency 07/08/2026 05:37 PM	Fox Ave, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, a man near Fox Avenue East appears to be allergic to bee stings and needs an EpiPen after being stung 2 to 3 minutes earlier. He did not request a full ambulance response and does not have an EpiPen.
Fire 07/02/2026 08:51 PM	Oak Mountain Rd, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219	MEDIUM	As discussed during the dispatch call, rescue personnel were notified about a small outdoor fire complaint near Oak Mountain Road in Big Stone Gap. A caller reported that neighbors had built a fire several hours earlier and that small flames and hot embers were still present after the fire was reportedly put out.

Crime & Safety Report for 28529 Us Highway 23, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219