Crime & Safety Report for 340 Witness Ln Unit B, Newport News, VA 23608

Review crime and safety information near 340 Witness Ln Unit B, Newport News, VA 23608. 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

$199,900 | 3 bd | 2 ba | 1,392 sqft

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

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Full report contains 194 offenders within 5 miles and 1020 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

194 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 340 Witness Ln Unit B, Newport News, VA 23608

194 Registered Offenders Nearby
43 Rape
88 Child Involved
59 Assault
28 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
Offender photo

MACMILLAN, CHARLES BENJAMIN

39 years old

Child Involved

18 USC 2251(d)(1) - CONSPIRACY TO ADVERTISE CHILD PORN -

2024-10-03T02:57:29

281 PICKETSS LANE NEWPORT NEWS, VA, 23603
5 Medium
Offender photo

MCCORMACK, MICHAEL LEE

62 years old

Child Involved

Violent

615 BLAND BOULEVARD NEWPORT NEWS, VA, 23602
1.7 Medium
Offender photo

MACHMER, CHARLES FRANCIS

49 years old

Child Involved

101 REDOUBT ROAD YORKTOWN, VA, 23692
4.2 Medium
Offender photo

WOLFE, MATTHEW DEAN

41 years old

Violent

17200 WARWICK BOULEVARD NEWPORT NEWS, VA, 23603
3.3 Medium
Offender photo

ESSIG, STEPHEN CURTIS

63 years old

Child Involved

Rapist

18.2-67.1 - FORCIBLE SODOMY -

2024-10-03T02:57:29

18.2-370.1 - INDECENT LIBERTIES WITH CHILD BY CUSTODIAN -

2024-10-03T02:57:29

18.2-370.1 - INDECENT LIBERTIES WITH CHILD BY CUSTODIAN -

2024-10-03T02:57:29

889 SHEILA CIRCLE NEWPORT NEWS, VA, 23608
1.1 Medium

1020 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

1020 Crime & Incidents by Severity
84 Severe
59 Medium
83 Low
794 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Fire

07/16/2026 08:39 PM

Lodge Ct, Newport News, VA 23608

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews investigated a possible fire alarm at a lodge-style business near Lodge Court in Newport News. They made entry, found a water leak in the ceiling causing a false alarm, and worked to reset the system while coordinating with a key holder for follow-up.

Fire

07/16/2026 08:27 PM

Jefferson Ave, Newport News, VA 23608

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported commercial fire alarm at a barbecue restaurant on Jefferson Avenue near Sandstone Court. Units checked an elevator that was in fire mode, cycled the power, and Ladder 9 reported a one-story restaurant with nothing visible while the alarm was investigated.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 07:58 PM

Horse Pen Rd, Newport News, VA 23602

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and EMS units responded to a medical emergency near Horsepen Road, close to Canter Court and East Governor Drive.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 07:40 PM

Dorothy's Dr, Newport News, VA 23608

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews respond to a reported allergic reaction near Dorothy Road and Kingstown Drive in Newport News.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 07:28 PM

Old Courthouse Way, Newport News, VA 23608

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical call for chest pains was reported at Forest Pine Senior Community near Big Forest Court and Long Pine Loop.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
George J. McIntosh Elementary0.6 mi
Mary Passage Middle0.7 mi
David A. Dutrow Elementary0.9 mi
Stoney Run Elementary1.0 mi
Denbigh High1.3 mi
Richneck Elementary1.3 mi
Knollwood Meadows Elementary1.7 mi
Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle1.7 mi
Denbigh Early Childhood Center1.8 mi

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Is 340 Witness Ln Unit B in a low-crime area?

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