In The News 6 January 2025

Highland County Sheriff’s Report

These incidents have been reported by the HCSO. The county remains on a Level 2 snow emergency.

Jan. 3

A deputy responded to the 6600 block of Wizard of Oz Way after a report of someone receiving threats.

Jan. 4
 
A deputy while on patrol, observed a vehicle traveling north on High Street at a high rate of speed. A traffic stop was conducted in the 900 block of N. High St. 

The driver, identified as Willow Bright, 31, of Hillsboro, was cited for speeding. 

While the deputy was issuing the citation, Bright exited her vehicle several times and began yelling at the deputy. Bright, returned to her vehicle, then backed up, nearly striking the deputy’s cruiser before fleeing the scene southbound on N. High St. 

The pursuit came to an end when Bright nearly struck a Hillsboro Police cruiser at N. High and North St. Bright was taken in to custody and in addition to the speeding charge, was additionally charged with failure to comply with an officer.

Arrests/Citations

Patrick J. Shorten, 40, of Sabina, failure to appear.

Brian M. Wilcoxen, 26, of Bainbridge, OVI

Calls for service Jan 3-4

Total Calls – 114
Fire – 13
EMS – 23
Law – 78

Current Jail Count – 50

37 males
13 females.

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