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Highland County Sheriff’s Report 

These incidents were reported by the Highland County Sheriff’s Office.

June 2

A resident of the 9300 block of U.S. Route 62 reported an unruly juvenile. After investigation, a deputy spoke to all parties, no charges were filed.

Deputies responded to the 4400 block of Sorg Road after a report of a domestic disturbance. After investigation, James Wesley Hart Jr., 65, of Hillsboro, was charged with domestic violence.

June 3

A resident of the 7000 block of Pence Road reported a small child was locked inside a vehicle, A deputy arrived on the scene and was able to force entry in to the vehicle. The child was not harmed.

June 4

A deputy responded to the 5000 block of Carmel Rd after a report of wheels and tires removed from a goose neck trailer. This incident remains under investigation.

A deputy responded to the 3100 block of state Route 321 after a report of an oil spill from a business. This incident remains under investigation.

Arrests/Citations

Sophia R. Caseltine, 24, of Lynchburg, theft.
Timothy L. Sellman, 27, of Hillsboro, domestic violence, drug paraphernalia.
Edward D. Wilburn Jr., 46, of Peebles, speeding.
Dustin W. Chaney, 41, of Hillsboro, contempt of court.
Amanda L. Houillion, 40, of Hillsboro, failure to appear.

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