Headlines 11 July 2024

Highland County Sheriff’s Office report

These incidents have been reported by the Highland County Sheriff's Office.

July 3

Greensburg Indiana Police Department requested assistance in locating a missing runaway juvenile. A deputy responded to the 6300 block of Riber Road and located the child, who was detained until parents arrived.

July 5

A resident of the 6800 block of Highland Trail W. advised he was assaulted by two males and a bottle of prescription medication was taken. This incident remains under investigation.

A deputy responded to the 4200 block of Sorg Road after a report of a neighbor moving property markers. After investigation, Dereck Rericha, 49, of Hillsboro, was charged with criminal mischief.

A resident of the 600 block of Frye Road reported a domestic disturbance. After investigation, Carolyn Brookens, 64, of Sardinia, was charged with domestic violence.

A resident of the 6600 block of Pied Piper Pkwy. advised gasoline was taken out of several vehicles.

July 7

A deputy responded to the 2500 block of Vance Road after a report of a burglary. This incident remains under investigation.

July 8

Deputies responded to the 4900 block of Turkey Road after a report of a male being assaulted. After investigation, it was determined the suspect had fled in to a nearby woods. With the assistance of a Greenfield PD K9 unit, the male was located nearby. Cody Morrison, 33, of Kenton, was charged with assault.

A resident of the 6800 block of McCoppin Mill Road reported a male was inside their residence making threats. After investigation, Ronald Robinson, 68, of Hillsboro was charged with menacing.

Deputies responded to the 6400 block of McCoppin Mill Road after a report of a male passed out in a vehicle in the roadway. After investigation, Preston S. Cress, 34, of Leesburg, was charged with OVI.

Arrests/Citations
Nathan A. Martin, 23, of Bainbridge, speed
Charles E. Block, 41, of Hillsboro, speed
Loren J. Poynter, 25, of West Union, failure to register vehicle
Chancellor S. Krebs, 31, of Hillsboro, driving under suspension
Dana E. Herman, 67, of Hillsboro, improper backing

Calls for Service July 1-7 = 430
Fire = 44
EMS= 108
Law = 278
Current Jail Count = 36
27 males.
9 females.

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