HCSO K9 unit finds handgun, drug paraphernalia during traffic stop
On Oct. 11, a Highland County K9 Deputy conducted a routine traffic stop on state Route 73 near state Route 785 after observing a vehicle travel left of center.
The driver, identified as Timothy Ray Olderham, was found to be operating the vehicle without a valid driver's license. A subsequent search of the vehicle by Deputies and K9 Dom led to the discovery of a loaded handgun, felony-level narcotics, and drug paraphernalia.
Olderham was arrested and faces multiple charges:
• Felony Drug Possession (Two counts)
• Drug Paraphernalia (Misdemeanor)
• Driving Under Suspension (Misdemeanor)
• Driving Left of Center (Minor misdemeanor).
Olderham was arraigned in Hillsboro Municipal Court on Oct. 13. He was issued a $19,500.00 cash or surety bond.
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Trespassing complaint leads to arrest
On Oct. 9 at approximately 12:04 p.m., deputies from the Highland County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to a residence on Holiday Way in Paint Township in reference to a report of a person trespassing.
Deputies spoke with a witness on scene who identified the suspect as James Willey and provided photographic evidence. Deputies then checked locations Willey was known to frequent and located him inside a residence on Stonehaven Court. Deputies entered the residence with the homeowner's consent and located Willey, who did not comply with repeated requests to exit a locked bedroom after deputies identified themselves.
Willey was taken into custody on an active arrest warrant and transported to the Highland County Jail. He has been charged with Criminal Trespass and Obstructing Official Business.