Highland County Sheriff's Report

Sheriff Donnie Barrera reports for the week of June 1-7, the Highland County Sheriff’s Office received 351 911 calls, answered 173 requests for service, dispatched 135 fire and EMS runs, took 36 offense reports and investigated six traffic crashes.

On June 3 at 4:01 a.m., the Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call from the 4600 block of Watson Road. The caller reported someone was outside trying to gain entry to the rear door of the residence. Deputies responded to the scene, but the suspects fled in a silver-colored SUV prior to their arrival. No entry was gained to the residence, and the suspect vehicle was never located.

A Surber Lane resident called the Sheriff’s Office at 4:46 p.m. on June 3 when she returned home and found the side door of her residence had been kicked in. Deputies responded and cleared the home, but the suspect had already left the scene. Evidence was collected, and a report was taken. The incident remains under investigation.

On June 5 at 2:25 p.m., a parent on Pea Ridge Court called to report a fight between her son and several other juveniles. A second caller reported juveniles on bicycles riding on Riber Road, one of whom appeared to be injured. Deputies responded to both locations and made contact with the parties involved. Paint Creek EMS was dispatched to check out one of the combatants’ injuries, but he was not transported. Statements were collected from witnesses, and a report will be sent to Juvenile Court for possible charges.

At 1:54 p.m. on June 6, a resident of Gray Road called to report a theft of items from her residence. A deputy was dispatched to speak with the complainant and begin an investigation. A report was taken, and the case remains open while the investigation continues.