{"queryNews":{"offset":0,"limit":25,"total":398,"page":{"offset":{"first":0,"prev":0,"next":25,"last":375},"current":1,"total":16},"data":[{"id":412,"dateEdited":"2026-10-21 06:28:35","date":"2026-10-21","category":"Press Release","title":"Hillsboro-Area Man Arrested on Domestic Violence Charge","image":"trevino.png","summary":"On Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at approximately 2:30 p.m., a\r\nHighland County Sheriff's Office deputy was dispatched to a business in Liberty\r\nTownship...","content":"

On Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at approximately 2:30 p.m., a\r\nHighland County Sheriff's Office deputy was dispatched to a business in Liberty\r\nTownship following a report of an assault that had occurred earlier at a\r\nresidence on State Route 73.<\/o:p><\/p>

Following an initial investigation, the deputy responded to\r\nthe residence, assisted by an officer from the Hillsboro Police Department.\r\nFernando Trevino Jr., 48, was located inside the residence, concealed behind a\r\ncurtain in a stairwell, and was taken into custody.<\/o:p><\/p>

Trevino was transported to the Highland County Justice\r\nCenter, where he was charged with domestic violence. <\/o:p><\/p>

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The Highland County Sheriff's Office thanks the Hillsboro\r\nPolice Department for its assistance.<\/o:p><\/p>"},{"id":413,"dateEdited":"2026-10-21 06:42:21","date":"2026-10-21","category":"Press Release","title":"Traffic Stop Leads to Warrant Arrest, Liberty Township","image":"cadwallader1021.png","summary":"On Tuesday, October 20, 2026, a Highland County Sheriff's\r\nOffice deputy on routine patrol observed a vehicle traveling on South East\r\nStreet in...","content":"

On Tuesday, October 20, 2026, a Highland County Sheriff's\r\nOffice deputy on routine patrol observed a vehicle traveling on South East\r\nStreet in Liberty Township with only one working headlight and initiated a\r\ntraffic stop.<\/o:p><\/p>

The driver was identified as Amelia Cadwallader, 40. Cadwallader\r\nwas confirmed to have an active warrant issued by Hillsboro Municipal Court.<\/o:p><\/p>

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Cadwallader was taken into custody on the warrant and\r\ntransported to the Highland County Justice Center.<\/o:p><\/p>"},{"id":410,"dateEdited":"2026-10-20 06:45:40","date":"2026-10-20","category":"Press Release","title":"Arrested and Charged with Domestic Violence, Clay Township","image":"jones102026.png","summary":"On October 18, 2026, at approximately 6:12 p.m., Highland\r\nCounty Sheriff's Office (HCSO) deputies responded to a report of a domestic\r\ndisturbance at...","content":"

On October 18, 2026, at approximately 6:12 p.m., Highland\r\nCounty Sheriff's Office (HCSO) deputies responded to a report of a domestic\r\ndisturbance at a residence on Rosselott Road in Clay Township.<\/o:p><\/p>

Upon arrival, deputies were advised that the suspect had\r\nfled the scene prior to their arrival. Deputies searched the residence, checked\r\na nearby property, and utilized available resources in an attempt to locate the\r\nsuspect, but were unsuccessful.<\/o:p><\/p>

At approximately 8:26 p.m., deputies received a report that\r\nthe suspect had returned to the Rosselott Road residence. A deputy responded\r\nand, after a brief struggle, took the suspect into custody.<\/o:p><\/p>

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Dinah Jones was arrested and charged with Domestic Violence\r\nand transported to the Highland County Justice Center.<\/o:p><\/p>"},{"id":411,"dateEdited":"2026-10-20 06:57:53","date":"2026-10-20","category":"Press Release","title":"Arrested for Warrant, Paint Township","image":"noon102026.png","summary":"On October 19, 2026, at approximately 2:47 p.m., the\r\nHighland County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) received a report of a disorderly male at a\r\nbusiness on...","content":"

On October 19, 2026, at approximately 2:47 p.m., the\r\nHighland County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) received a report of a disorderly male at a\r\nbusiness on North Shore Drive in Paint Township. The caller advised that the\r\nmale was refusing to leave and yelling at employees after being asked for\r\nidentification during an attempted tobacco purchase.<\/o:p><\/p>

A deputy responded to the location. The caller advised that\r\nthe male, identified as Mark Noonan, had left prior to the deputy's arrival.\r\nThe business declined to pursue charges but requested that Noonan be issued a\r\ntrespass notice barring him from the property.<\/o:p><\/p>

The deputy located Noonan on foot in the parking lot of\r\nanother business on North Shore Drive. Noonan was advised of the trespass\r\nnotice. During the contact, the deputy confirmed Noonan had an active warrant\r\nthrough Hillsboro Municipal Court.<\/o:p><\/p>

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Noonan was taken into custody on the warrant and transported\r\nto the Highland County Justice Center.<\/o:p><\/p>"},{"id":409,"dateEdited":"2026-10-13 14:39:04","date":"2026-10-13","category":"Press Release","title":"K9 Deputy finds loaded handgun and drug paraphernalia on traffic stop","image":"Dom.jpg","summary":"On October 11, 2026, a Highland County K9 Deputy conducted a routine traffic stop on State Route 73 near State Route 785 after observing a vehicle...","content":"

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On October 11, 2026, a Highland County K9 Deputy conducted a routine traffic stop on State Route 73 near State Route 785 after observing a vehicle travel left of center. The driver, identified as Timothy Ray Olderham, was found to be operating the vehicle without a valid driver's license. A subsequent search of the vehicle by Deputies and K9 Dom led to the discovery of a loaded handgun, felony-level narcotics, and drug paraphernalia.<\/span><\/div>
Olderham was arrested and faces multiple charges:<\/div>
\u2022 Felony Drug Possession (Two counts)<\/div>
\u2022 Drug Paraphernalia (Misdemeanor)<\/div>
\u2022 Driving Under Suspension (Misdemeanor)<\/div>
\u2022 Driving Left of Center (Minor misdemeanor) <\/div>
Timothy R. Olderham was arraigned in Hillsboro Municipal Court on October 13, 2026. He was issued a $19,500.00 cash or surety bond. <\/div>"},{"id":407,"dateEdited":"2026-10-13 06:33:46","date":"2026-10-13","category":"Press Release","title":"Arrested for Warrant, Dodson Township","image":"route101326.png","summary":"On October 9th, 2026, at approximately 1:08 p.m., a Highland County Sheriff's Office deputy observed a vehicle failing to stop at a stop sign on...","content":"

On October 9th, 2026, at approximately 1:08 p.m., a Highland County Sheriff's Office deputy observed a vehicle failing to stop at a stop sign on Anderson Rd and State Route 135. <\/p>

The driver was identified as Dustin Routt. Routt had an active warrant out of Highland County Common Pleas Court. Routt was placed under arrest for the warrant and transported to the Highland County Justice Center. <\/p>"},{"id":408,"dateEdited":"2026-10-13 07:20:22","date":"2026-10-13","category":"Press Release","title":"Paint Township Trespassing Complaint Leads to Arrest","image":"wil101326.png","summary":"On October 9, 2026, at approximately 12:04 p.m., deputies\r\nfrom the Highland County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to a residence on\r\nHoliday Way in...","content":"

On October 9, 2026, at approximately 12:04 p.m., deputies\r\nfrom the Highland County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to a residence on\r\nHoliday Way in Paint Township in reference to a report of a person trespassing.<\/o:p><\/p>

Deputies spoke with a witness on scene who identified the\r\nsuspect as James Willey and provided photographic evidence. Deputies then\r\nchecked locations Willey was known to frequent and located him inside a\r\nresidence on Stonehaven Court. Deputies entered the residence with the\r\nhomeowner's consent and located Willey, who did not comply with repeated\r\nrequests to exit a locked bedroom after deputies identified themselves.<\/o:p><\/p>

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Willey was taken into custody on an active arrest warrant\r\nand transported to the Highland County Jail. He has been charged with Criminal\r\nTrespass and Obstructing Official Business.<\/o:p><\/p>"},{"id":406,"dateEdited":"2026-10-06 07:22:02","date":"2026-10-03","category":"Press Release","title":"Arrested Following a Domestic Disturbance Investigation","image":"morgan1006.png","summary":"On October 3, 2026, at approximately 10:33 a.m., Highland\r\nCounty Sheriff's Office deputies were dispatched to a residence on Concord Road\r\nin...","content":"

On October 3, 2026, at approximately 10:33 a.m., Highland\r\nCounty Sheriff's Office deputies were dispatched to a residence on Concord Road\r\nin reference to a reported domestic disturbance. Deputies and emergency medical\r\nservices personnel responded to the scene.<\/o:p><\/p>

Following an on-scene investigation, deputies arrested Jesse James Morgan, 34, of Hillsboro. Morgan has been charged with Domestic Violence, a\r\nviolation of Ohio Revised Code 2919.25(A). He was transported to the Highland\r\nCounty Justice Center. <\/p>"},{"id":405,"dateEdited":"2026-10-05 11:57:34","date":"2026-10-02","category":"Press Release","title":"Drunken disorderly ","image":"knisleyd.png","summary":"On October 2, 2026, at approximately 8:55 P.M., the Highland County Sheriff's Office received a call from a passerby about a male walking in the...","content":"

On October 2, 2026, at approximately 8:55 P.M., the Highland County Sheriff's Office received a call from a passerby about a male walking in the roadway in the 3000 block of Anderson Road. The male was observed walking in the ditch line, screaming, and eventually fell. The male reportedly got up and began running toward a residence in the 3600 block of Anderson Road. Our office was then advised that he ran to the rear of the residence. When deputies arrived, they located the male lying in a yard. When our deputy approached the male, he stated he wanted to fight the deputy. The male was being uncooperative and difficult, yelling and cursing at deputies, and was placed in custody. While deputies were speaking with witnesses, the male kicked out the back window of a cruiser. Devon Andrew Knisley was charged with 2917.11 Disorderly Conduct-Intoxicated and creating a risk of harm, and 2909.05 Vandalism -government entity. Devon Knisley was out on bond following a Domestic Violence charge on September 27, 2026.<\/span><\/p>"},{"id":402,"dateEdited":"2026-10-02 06:15:36","date":"2026-09-30","category":"Office News","title":"Dispatchers nominated for the 2026 Gold Star Awards","image":"dispgold.jpg","summary":"Sheriff Sanders and the staff of the Highland County Sheriff's Office proudly extend our congratulations to two dispatchers for their outstanding...","content":"

Sheriff Sanders and the staff of the Highland County Sheriff's Office proudly extend our congratulations to two dispatchers for their outstanding recognition and nominations at the 2026 Gold Star Awards.<\/div><\/div>
Dispatch Sergeant Scott Miller has been officially nominated for the prestigious County 911 Coordinator of the Year award. Sergeant Miller ensures all departmental policies are consistently updated and followed. He ensures dispatchers routinely attend advanced training to succeed in their roles. Beyond his standard responsibilities, Sergeant Miller frequently demonstrates his dedication by assisting the office in any capacity needed, whether on or off duty.<\/div><\/div>
Dispatcher Elizabeth Henry has been honored with a Gold Star Certificate in recognition of her exceptional service. With more than twenty years of dedicated experience in emergency dispatching, Dispatcher Henry has proven to be an invaluable asset to our agency and our community. She consistently handles every incoming call, including the most complex and emotionally challenging emergencies, with remarkable calmness, expertise, and unwavering professionalism. <\/div><\/div>
We are proud of Sergeant Miller and Dispatcher Henry for their well-deserved recognition. Our dispatchers are a vital link in public safety, working tirelessly behind the scenes to save lives every single day. We extend our gratitude to our entire dispatch team for their unwavering service. <\/div><\/div>"},{"id":404,"dateEdited":"2026-10-02 06:17:30","date":"2026-09-30","category":"Press Release","title":"Wanted for theft of property ","image":"thefinves.jpg","summary":"INVESTIGATION INTO THEFT AND TRESPASS AT RURALHIGHLAND COUNTY PROPERTYThe Highland County Sheriff's Office is investigating a theft and criminal...","content":"
INVESTIGATION INTO THEFT AND TRESPASS AT RURAL<\/div>
HIGHLAND COUNTY PROPERTY<\/div><\/div>
The Highland County Sheriff's Office is investigating a theft and criminal trespass that occurred at a private property in the 13900 block of State Route 124 in Highland County.<\/div><\/div>
On Thursday, September 24, 2026, at approximately 10:17 a.m., a property owner reported to the Sheriff's Office that surveillance video captured an unknown male removing property from an<\/div>
outbuilding on the site the previous day, Wednesday, September 23, 2026.<\/div>
Deputies reviewed the surveillance footage and identified a suspect in the case. Donald Ray Click III, AGE 41, is charged with criminal trespass (O.R.C. 2911.21) and theft (O.R.C. 2913.02).<\/div>
There is an active warrant out for his arrest in relation to this incident. Donald Ray Click III is described as being 5' 5\" tall and 260 pounds.<\/div>
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Highland County Sheriff's Office at 937-393-1421 and reference case number R261725.<\/div>
All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.<\/div><\/div>"},{"id":403,"dateEdited":"2026-09-30 13:14:27","date":"2026-09-30","category":"Community News","title":"Safety tips for sharing the roadway with horse-drawn vehicles","image":"Horse_and_buggy.webp","summary":"Sharing the road with horse-drawn vehicles safely requires a shift in your usual driving habits. Because horse-drawn vehicles interact differently...","content":"
Sharing the road with horse-drawn vehicles safely requires a shift in your usual driving habits. Because horse-drawn vehicles interact differently with traffic, keep these critical warnings and safety guidelines in mind:<\/div><\/div>
Extreme Speed Differential: Buggies typically travel at only 5 to 8 miles per hour. A car traveling at highway speeds will close the distance between your vehicle and a slow-moving buggy incredibly fast. Treat a buggy sighting like you are approaching a stationary object and reduce your speed immediately.<\/div><\/div>
Low Visibility Conditions: While most modern buggies are equipped with reflective tape and battery-powered lights, the horses themselves are dark and highly invisible<\/div>
at dawn, dusk, and nighttime. Also be mindful of the sun; driving directly into sunlight can make it hard to see.<\/div><\/div>
\u2022 Never Honk Your Horn: Horses are easily spooked by sudden, loud noises like car horns, revving engines, or screeching tires. A spooked horse can bolt directly into oncoming traffic or flip the carriage.<\/div>
\u2022 Give Extra Clearance When Passing: Pass only when pavement markings allow, and visibility is entirely clear around the buggy. Pull out wide and allow at least 20 feet of clearance ahead of the horse before merging back into the travel lane.<\/div>
\u2022 Watch for Left Turns: Buggies should stay as close to the right shoulder as possible during normal travel. However, they must drift toward the center of the lane to execute a left turn. Look closely for mechanical turn signals or the operator's manual hand gestures before attempting to pass.<\/div>
\u2022 Vulnerable Passengers: Keep in mind that many buggies transport whole families, and children frequently operate smaller, low-profile pony carts that sit lower to the ground and are even harder to spot. <\/div><\/div>"},{"id":401,"dateEdited":"2026-09-30 07:06:51","date":"2026-09-29","category":"Press Release","title":"Arrested for Assault, Paint Township","image":"092926thompson.png","summary":"On September 29, 2026, at approximately 5:56 a.m., the\r\nHighland County Sheriff's Office received a report of an assault at a residence\r\non Wizard of...","content":"

On September 29, 2026, at approximately 5:56 a.m., the\r\nHighland County Sheriff's Office received a report of an assault at a residence\r\non Wizard of Oz Way in Paint Township.<\/o:p><\/p>

A deputy responded to the scene, conducted an investigation,\r\nand collected evidence. Witnesses reported that a male subject who was working\r\non the back of a trash truck allegedly struck the victim in the face while\r\ncollecting trash at the residence, then left the scene with the truck.<\/o:p><\/p>

A second deputy located a trash truck in the area of North\r\nShore Drive and State Route 124 and conducted a traffic stop for no visible\r\nregistration. The driver of the vehicle was issued a warning for failure to display registration.<\/span><\/p>

Following the investigation, the passenger, identified as Jeremy\r\nThompson, was arrested and charged with assault. Thompson was transported to\r\nthe Highland County Justice Center. <\/o:p><\/p>

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<\/p>"},{"id":400,"dateEdited":"2026-09-28 07:09:19","date":"2026-09-27","category":"Press Release","title":"Arrested for Domestic Violence, Union Township","image":"knisley.png","summary":"On September 27th, 2026, at approximately 5:06pm, Highland County Sheriff's Office deputies were dispatched to a residence on South St. after a...","content":"

On September 27th, 2026, at approximately 5:06pm, Highland County Sheriff's Office deputies were dispatched to a residence on South St. after a report of a disturbance. As a result of the deputies' investigation, Devon Knisley was arrested and charged with domestic violence and transported to the Highland County Justice Center.<\/p>"},{"id":399,"dateEdited":"2026-09-28 06:54:16","date":"2026-09-25","category":"Press Release","title":"Arrested for Warrant, Liberty Township","image":"hibbs.png","summary":"A Highland County Sheriff's Office deputy while on routine patrol in Liberty Township, observed a male subject who had an active warrant of out...","content":"

A Highland County Sheriff's Office deputy while on routine patrol in Liberty Township, observed a male subject who had an active warrant of out Clinton County Municipal Court. Chad Hibbs was placed under arrest and transported to Highland County Justice Center. <\/p>"},{"id":398,"dateEdited":"2026-09-28 06:49:42","date":"2026-09-25","category":"Press Release","title":"Arrested for Warrant, Brushcreek Township","image":"bumgarner.png","summary":"A Highland County Sheriff's Office deputy arrested Randall Bumgarner on September 25th, 2026, at a residence on State Route 753, for a warrant out of...","content":"

A Highland County Sheriff's Office deputy arrested Randall Bumgarner on September 25th, 2026, at a residence on State Route 753, for a warrant out of Juvenile Court. He was transported to Highland County Justice Center. <\/p>"},{"id":397,"dateEdited":"2026-09-28 07:16:44","date":"2026-09-25","category":"Press Release","title":"Arrested for Warrants, Paint Township","image":"gree.png","summary":"Highland County Sheriff\u2019s Office deputies arrested Jerry\r\nGreen Jr. on September 25th, 2026, at a residence on Highland Trail\r\nE, in Paint Township due...","content":"

Highland County Sheriff\u2019s Office deputies arrested Jerry\r\nGreen Jr. on September 25th<\/sup>, 2026, at a residence on Highland Trail\r\nE, in Paint Township due to having\r\nwarrants out of Hillsboro Municipal Court. <\/o:p>He was transported to Highland County Justice Center. <\/span><\/p>"},{"id":396,"dateEdited":"2026-09-28 07:14:55","date":"2026-09-23","category":"Press Release","title":"Arrested for Warrant, Clay Township","image":"jenk.png","summary":"A Highland County Sheriff Office deputy arrested Clifford Jenkins on September 23rd,\r\n2026, at a residence on Beltz Rd. in Clay Township due to having...","content":"

A Highland County Sheriff Office deputy arrested Clifford Jenkins on September 23rd<\/sup>,\r\n2026, at a residence on Beltz Rd. in Clay Township due to having a warrant out\r\nof Hillsboro Municipal Court. <\/o:p>He was transported to Highland County Justice Center. <\/span><\/p>"},{"id":395,"dateEdited":"2026-09-22 07:03:20","date":"2026-09-22","category":"Press Release","title":"Arrested for Warrant, Hamer Township","image":"sorg.png","summary":"On September 21, 2026, a Highland County Sheriff\u2019s Office\r\ndeputy was on routine patrol when he observed a male subject at a residence on\r\nSorg Road,...","content":"

On September 21, 2026, a Highland County Sheriff\u2019s Office\r\ndeputy was on routine patrol when he observed a male subject at a residence on\r\nSorg Road, in Hamer Township, who had multiple warrants out of Hillsboro\r\nMunicipal Court. <\/o:p><\/p>

Upon seeing the deputy, the subject- Gary Resibois, ran into\r\na nearby residence. The owner of the residence gave the deputy permission to enter,\r\nand Resibois was placed under arrest.<\/o:p><\/p>

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Gary Resibois was transported to the Highland County Justice\r\nCenter.<\/o:p><\/p>"},{"id":394,"dateEdited":"2026-09-16 09:25:00","date":"2026-09-16","category":"Press Release","title":"Traffic Stop Leads to OVI Arrest in Liberty Township","image":"vanlangen.png","summary":"On Saturday, September 12, 2026, at approximately 11:50\r\np.m., a Highland County Sheriff's Office deputy initiated a traffic stop on\r\nSouth High Street...","content":"

On Saturday, September 12, 2026, at approximately 11:50\r\np.m., a Highland County Sheriff's Office deputy initiated a traffic stop on\r\nSouth High Street in Liberty Township after observing a traffic violation.<\/o:p><\/p>

The driver was identified as Cody Vanlangen.<\/o:p><\/p>

During the stop, the deputy detected an odor of an alcoholic\r\nbeverage coming from the vehicle and observed that Vanlangen's speech was\r\nslurred. When asked, Vanlangen stated he had consumed one alcoholic beverage\r\nearlier in the day.<\/o:p><\/p>

The deputy offered standardized field sobriety testing.\r\nVanlangen declined, stating that he would fail the tests.<\/o:p><\/p>

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Vanlangen was cited for Lights Required on Roadway and\r\narrested for Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence. He was transported to the\r\nHighland County Jail.<\/o:p><\/p>"},{"id":393,"dateEdited":"2026-09-14 13:22:27","date":"2026-09-14","category":"Press Release","title":"Arrested for Obstructing Official Business and Failure to Comply with an Order of Police Officer","image":"ison_1.png","summary":"On Friday, September 11, 2026, at approximately 10:48 a.m.,\r\na Highland County Sheriff's Office deputy conducted a traffic stop at the\r\nFamily Dollar...","content":"

On Friday, September 11, 2026, at approximately 10:48 a.m.,\r\na Highland County Sheriff's Office deputy conducted a traffic stop at the\r\nFamily Dollar in Sinking Spring after observing a vehicle being operated with\r\nno brake lights and a cracked windshield. The vehicle was also equipped with\r\ntires of varying sizes.<\/o:p><\/p>

The driver exited the vehicle and was identified as Michael\r\nIson. As the deputy made contact, Ison became uncooperative. When directed to\r\nspeak with the deputy, Ison began walking toward the store. The deputy took\r\nhold of Ison's arm, and Ison attempted to pull his arm away. The deputy moved\r\nIson against the bed of the truck and gave several commands to stop and to\r\nplace his hands behind his back. The deputy then drew his taser and gave\r\nrepeated verbal commands for Ison to place his hands behind his back. Ison\r\ninitially did not comply but subsequently complied and was placed in handcuffs.\r\nThe taser was not deployed.<\/o:p><\/p>

A witness statement was obtained at the scene.<\/o:p><\/p>

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Michael Ison was arrested for Failure to Comply with an\r\nOrder or Signal of a Police Officer and Obstructing Official Business and was\r\ncited for Unsafe Vehicle and a brake light violation. He was transported to the\r\nHighland County Jail.<\/o:p><\/p>"},{"id":390,"dateEdited":"2026-09-14 11:14:35","date":"2026-09-14","category":"Press Release","title":"Arrest Following Bicycle Stop in Liberty Township","image":"lawhun_1.png","summary":"On September 9, 2026, at approximately 4:12 a.m., a Highland\r\nCounty Sheriff's deputy on routine patrol in Liberty Township observed two\r\nmales...","content":"

On September 9, 2026, at approximately 4:12 a.m., a Highland\r\nCounty Sheriff's deputy on routine patrol in Liberty Township observed two\r\nmales standing with bicycles near a business. As the deputy approached, one\r\nmale walked his bicycle into the business. The second male, later identified as\r\nDavid M. Lawhun, left the area on an electric-powered bicycle.<\/o:p><\/p>

The deputy observed Lawhun operating the electric bicycle on\r\nsidewalks and roadways at a high rate of speed and initiated a stop. The deputy\r\nobserved a machete secured to the bicycle and positioned between Lawhun's legs.\r\nAt the deputy's direction, Lawhun stepped away from the bicycle and the\r\nmachete.<\/o:p><\/p>

When asked whether he had additional weapons, Lawhun said he\r\ndid not. The deputy advised that a pat-down would be conducted for officer\r\nsafety. During the pat-down, the deputy felt a large, bulging object in the\r\narea of Lawhun's front left chest. When the deputy asked whether the object was\r\na knife, Lawhun lowered his arms and reached toward it.<\/o:p><\/p>

Deputies attempted to secure Lawhun's arms. Lawhun resisted, attempted to flee, continued reaching toward the concealed object\r\ninside his coat, and then started reaching toward a deputy.<\/o:p><\/p>

Based on the escalating circumstances, K9 Argo was deployed\r\nand, on command, engaged Lawhun's arm and brought him to the ground, preventing\r\nhim from fleeing. Lawhun was given repeated commands to place his hands behind\r\nhis back and to stop reaching inside his coat and was warned that a taser would\r\nbe used. He continued reaching in his coat.<\/o:p><\/p>

Our deputy attempted a taser deployment which was not effective,\r\nthe second deputy deployed his taser, which was not effective. Deputies were\r\nstill giving commands for Lawhun to stop reaching into his coat- which he\r\ncontinued doing. <\/o:p><\/p>

Lawhun eventually raised his hands above his head, even\r\nthough commands were given for him to put his arms behind his back. Deputies\r\nordered him to roll onto his stomach and he complied. Lawhun then took hold of\r\nK9 Argo\u2019s upper body- our deputy attempted to secure Lawhun and Lawhun began\r\nshoving the deputy away.  Our deputy dry\r\nstunned Lawhun in attempt to halt further resistance. Lawhun was shortly taken\r\ninto custody with the assistance of a responding Hillsboro Police Department\r\nofficer. On command, K9 Argo released immediately once Lawhun was securely handcuffed.<\/o:p><\/p>

A search of the coat pocket Lawhun had been reaching toward\r\nyielded suspected drug paraphernalia, two small bags containing a crystalline\r\nsubstance, suspected marijuana, and rolling papers. The suspected controlled\r\nsubstance has been submitted to a laboratory for analysis. Additional charges\r\nmay be sought pending those results.<\/o:p><\/p>

Lawhun was evaluated and medically cleared, then transported\r\nto the Highland County Jail. He has been charged with Obstructing Official\r\nBusiness, Resisting Arrest, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.<\/o:p><\/p>

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Lawhun was released that same day with an Own Recognizance Bond\r\nissued by Hillsboro Municipal Court. <\/o:p><\/p>"},{"id":392,"dateEdited":"2026-09-14 12:40:54","date":"2026-09-14","category":"Press Release","title":"Arrested for Disorderly Conduct and Obstructing Official Business","image":"elam.png","summary":"On Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at approximately 11:04\r\np.m., Highland County Sheriff's Office deputies were dispatched to a residence\r\non Gath Road...","content":"

On Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at approximately 11:04\r\np.m., Highland County Sheriff's Office deputies were dispatched to a residence\r\non Gath Road in reference to a report of a disorderly male inside the\r\nresidence.<\/o:p><\/p>

While on scene attempting to investigate the allegations, a\r\ndeputy contacted Zachary Elam, who became argumentative and did not comply with\r\nthe deputy's directions. For officer safety, the deputy attempted to detain\r\nElam pending the arrival of additional deputies.<\/o:p><\/p>

Elam did not comply and began reaching into his pants\r\npocket. The deputy directed Elam to turn around and advised that a taser would\r\nbe deployed if he did not comply. Elam continued to argue while removing items from his pocket and throwing them onto a nearby kitchen table. The deputy\r\ncontinued to give verbal commands to turn around, which Elam did not follow.<\/o:p><\/p>

Elam then began walking toward the deputy in an aggressive\r\nmanner while the deputy continued ordering him to turn around. Elam reached his\r\nhands near his waist and then raised his hands while continuing to approach the\r\ndeputy. The deputy deployed his taser, and both probes made contact. Elam\r\nstopped his advance and went to the ground. Elam then complied with the\r\ndeputy's commands, placed his arms behind his back, and was taken into custody.<\/o:p><\/p>

The deputy removed the taser probes and requested emergency\r\nmedical services to respond to render aid. EMS responded and treated Elam on\r\nscene. Elam declined transport to Highland District Hospital and declined\r\nfurther medical treatment.<\/o:p><\/p>

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Zachary Elam was arrested for Obstructing Official Business\r\nand Disorderly Conduct and was transported to the Highland County Jail.<\/o:p><\/p>"},{"id":391,"dateEdited":"2026-09-14 11:58:22","date":"2026-09-14","category":"Press Release","title":"Arrested for OVI and Leaving Scene of Accident","image":"ghiloni.png","summary":"On Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at approximately 7:44 p.m.,\r\nHighland County Sheriff's Office deputies were dispatched to the area of Dollar\r\nGeneral...","content":"

On Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at approximately 7:44 p.m.,\r\nHighland County Sheriff's Office deputies were dispatched to the area of Dollar\r\nGeneral and Pappy's Pub in Lynchburg regarding a reported crash and a\r\ndisturbance involving a suspected impaired driver.<\/o:p><\/p>

Deputies responded and began an investigation. After\r\nobtaining a witness statement, deputies proceeded to the reported crash\r\nlocation, where they observed damage to a guardrail, including broken sections\r\nand tire marks consistent with a vehicle striking it. Debris was observed in\r\nthe area and evidence was collected.<\/o:p><\/p>

Deputies then proceeded to a trailer residence on a lane\r\nnear the Dollar General, where the suspect vehicle was reportedly located. As\r\ndeputies arrived, the vehicle started and drove across the yard. The vehicle\r\nstopped, and the driver, identified as Christopher Ghiloni, exited and complied\r\nwith deputies' commands.<\/o:p><\/p>

While speaking with Ghiloni, deputies detected an odor of an\r\nalcoholic beverage coming from his breath. Ghiloni was offered standardized\r\nfield sobriety tests and declined, and he also declined a breath test. Ghiloni\r\nstated he had consumed an alcoholic beverage. During an inventory of the\r\nvehicle, before a towing company took possession, a deputy located one beer in\r\nthe center console cup holder.<\/o:p><\/p>

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Ghiloni was cited for Failure to Control and arrested for\r\nLeaving the Scene of an Accident and Operating a Vehicle While Under the\r\nInfluence. He was transported to the Highland County Jail.<\/o:p><\/p>"},{"id":385,"dateEdited":"2026-09-08 09:48:22","date":"2026-09-08","category":"Press Release","title":"Warrant Arrest Following Neighbor Dispute","image":"dunn.png","summary":"On September 4, 2026, at approximately 7:42 p.m., a Highland County Sheriff\u2019s Office deputy was dispatched to McCoppin Mill Road in reference to a...","content":"

On September 4, 2026, at approximately 7:42 p.m., a Highland County Sheriff\u2019s Office deputy was dispatched to McCoppin Mill Road in reference to a reported neighbor dispute involving allegations of stolen property.<\/p>

While investigating the reported theft, the deputy determined that an individual at the scene had an active warrant issued by Hillsboro Municipal Court.<\/p>

Shawn Dunn was arrested on the outstanding warrant and transported to the Highland County Jail.<\/p>

The theft investigation remains ongoing<\/p>"}]}}