Headlines 13 June 2024

Highland County Sheriff's Report

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

June 9

Deputies responded to a two-car crash at the intersection of state Route 136 and Fair Ridge Road. After investigation, it was determined a vehicle operated by a juvenile failed to stop at the stop sign and struck a vehicle being operated by Mason A. Shiveley, of Hillsboro. A passenger in Shiveley’s vehicle suffered minor injuries and was transported to Highland District Hospital by Southern Highland squad.

The juvenile was cited for failure to obey a stop sign.

June 11

A resident of the 10000 block of Thomas Road reported receiving counterfeit money as partial payment in a sales transaction. This incident remains under investigation.

Arrests/Citations

Ira J. Bernard, 75, of New Vienna, OVI, failure to stay in marked lanes.
Dennis A. Burchett, 39, of Columbus, speeding.
Noah A. Turner, 18, of Frankfort, speeding.
Andrew D. Spears, 20, of Lynchburg, speeding.
Sonya M. Busam, 30, of New Vienna, speeding.
Kristina Stolzfus, 42, of New Vienna, speeding
Nathan E. Richardson, 34, of Fayetteville, speeding
Melanie B. Cowell, 35, of Wilmington, speeding.
Tony R. Boldman, 28, of New Vienna, speeding.
Lisa L. Redman, 58, of Hillsboro, failure to appear.

Highland County Jail Count 

43 total 

Males – 33; Females – 8.

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