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Hilo Ave Crime & Safety Report

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Full report contains 2 offenders within 5 miles and 17 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

2 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near Hilo Ave, Homewood, CA 96141

1 Rape

1 Child Involved

0 Assault

0 Other

Photo	Name / Age / Tags	Arrest / Conviction	Address	Distance	Risk
	SMITH, GREGORY JAY 75 years old Rapist	PRIOR CODE: RAPE BY FORCE 2024-09-02T17:18:09 ORAL COPULATION 2024-09-02T17:18:09	4290 INTERLAKEN HOMEWOOD, CA, 96141	2.7	Medium

Photo

Name / Age / Tags

Arrest / Conviction

Address

Distance

Risk

SMITH, GREGORY JAY

75 years old

Rapist

PRIOR CODE: RAPE BY FORCE

2024-09-02T17:18:09

ORAL COPULATION

2024-09-02T17:18:09

4290 INTERLAKEN HOMEWOOD, CA, 96141

2.7

Medium

17 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

2 Severe

6 Medium

5 Low

4 Other

Crime	Location (Approx.)	Severity	Description
Traffic 07/16/2026 05:49 PM	CA-89 & Chambers Lodge, Tahoma, CA 96142	LOW	As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a blue Chevy Tahoe driving recklessly southbound on Highway 89 near Chambers Lodge in the Tahoma area. The driver was reportedly swerving in traffic lanes and may be under the influence. Units in the South Lake area were advised in case the vehicle continued southbound.
Fire 07/16/2026 04:31 PM	Chambers Lodge, Homewood, CA 96141	MEDIUM	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire personnel investigated a reported fire alarm near the pier at Chambers Landing and confirmed it was a false alarm related to sprinkler system work.
Fire 07/10/2026 06:13 PM	South St, Homewood, CA 96141	MEDIUM	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported gas leak at a residence on South Boulevard near North Lake Boulevard and Oriole Way. The homeowner reported a stove or oven trying to ignite on its own with a smell of gas, and the house was reportedly evacuated while units investigated.
Fire 07/04/2026 08:29 PM	Pineland Dr, Tahoe City, CA 96145	MEDIUM	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a reported ordinance complaint about a wood-burning fire pit near Pineland Drive, across from West Lake Boulevard. The same engine was later diverted to a possible medical call for a 20-year-old experiencing seizures near Linwood Drive, across from Lacrosse Drive, and another engine was reassigned to handle the fire pit complaint.
Medical Emergency 07/04/2026 01:27 PM	Emerald Bay Rd, Tahoma, CA 96142	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency involving a second injured person was reported near Emerald Bay Road. Emergency responders, including Engine 53 and a medic unit, were dispatched and later advised they could handle the situation upon the medic unit's arrival.

Crime & Safety Report for Hilo Ave, Homewood, CA 96141