Highland County Sheriff's Report
Sheriff Donnie Barrera reports for the week of June 8-14, the Highland County Sheriff’s Office received 406 911 calls, answered 158 requests for service, dispatched 126 fire and EMS runs, took 29 offense reports and investigated two traffic crashes.
A Dodson Township resident called the Sheriff’s Office on June 8 at 12:07 a.m. after receiving a threatening phone call that someone was outside his home. A deputy responded and checked around the residence and outbuildings, but no one was located.
At 4:08 p.m. on June 9, a deputy was dispatched to a Grande Road residence to investigate a breaking and entering and theft complaint. An inventory of the missing items was taken and evidence was collected. This incident remains under investigation.
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The Sheriff’s Office received several calls from a Williams Road residence at 9:32 a.m. on June 10 reporting a domestic disturbance involving threats of self-harm and child custody issues. Deputies arrived a short time later, and order was soon restored. After speaking to family members, a peaceful solution was reached, and no charges were necessary.
A 911 call received at 12:51 a.m. on June 14 sent sheriff’s deputies and EMS personnel to a Buford residence where a large fight as reported. The caller reported an intoxicated male wielding a switchblade as well as other people being hit with chairs. Several people were reported injured, and at least one was transported to Mount Orab Mercy Hospital. One person was arrested. Gary R. Runyon, 52, of Sardinia was transported to the Highland County Justice Center and charged with obstructing official business. This incident remains under investigation, and additional arrests are possible.