Highland County Sheriff's Report

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

June 30

A deputy responded to the 8600 block of Grimsley Road after a report of a runaway juvenile. After investigation, the juvenile was located in the Rocky Fork Lake area.

July 1

Deputies responded to the 5200 block of Grande Road after a report of a domestic dispute. After investigation, Kirk L. Seeling 44, of Hillsboro was charged with unlawful restraint.

July 2

A resident of the 6600 block of Wizard of Oz Way reported a female was on his property acting in a 
disorderly manner. After investigation, the female was found at another location and warned to stay away from the caller’s residence.

Arrests/ Citations

Douglas E. Neal, 52, of Sardinia, driving under suspension, failure to register vehicle.
Hope A. Lawson, 24, of Amelia, speed.
Damon B. Gibson, 46, of Greenfield, driving under suspension.
Kylie N. Utley, 28, of South Charleston, driving under suspension, vandalism.
Zackary D. Jones, 19, of Hillsboro, driving under suspension.
Dusty R. Cox 44, of Hillsboro, trafficking in drugs, possession of drugs, contempt of court.
John H. Powell Jr, 55, of Hillsboro, involuntary manslaughter, corrupting another with drugs, endangering children.
Karissa K. Runyon, 30, of Hillsboro, trafficking in drugs, possession of drugs.
Jason L. Huffer, 38, of Greenfield, failure to appear.
Angel M. Ballein, 45, of Hillsboro, contempt of court.

Jail Count is currently 37
26 males, 11 females.

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