Highland County Sheriff's Report
Lead Summary
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Highland County Sheriff Donnie Barrera reports for the week of June 13-19, the Highland County Sheriff’s Office received 275 911 calls, answered 166 requests for service, dispatched 154 fire and EMS runs, took 42 offense reports and investigated two traffic crashes.
On June 14 at 10:01 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to investigate a criminal damaging complaint. The complainant returned to home to find a rock had been used to smash a car window, and the contents of a purse were poured out over the front seat. Nothing of value was taken, and the incident remains under investigation.
On June 18 at 1:12 a.m., the Sheriff’s Office received a call of an active domestic disturbance at a residence on Blaine Street in Madison Township. A second call was received three minutes later from the male victim, who reported being hit several times with a coffee mug and a broomstick. A deputy responded to the scene, where Ash C. Short of Greenfield was arrested and charged with one count of domestic violence.
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A resident of the 6000 block off state Route 124 called the Sheriff’s Office on June 19 after chasing a prowler away from his home. The caller advised the suspect was seen walking east on state Route 124, wearing a dark-colored hooded sweatshirt. A deputy responded to the scene, where a report was taken. The area was thoroughly patrolled, but no suspect was located.
On June 13 and again on June 18, employees of a business in the 14000 block of US 50 discovered someone had broken in and stolen several items. A deputy is currently investigating both incidents.
Anyone with information about these or any other crimes is encouraged to contact the Highland County Sheriff’s Office at (937) 393-1421 or the Tip Line at (937) 840-6243.
On June 14 at 10:01 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to investigate a criminal damaging complaint. The complainant returned to home to find a rock had been used to smash a car window, and the contents of a purse were poured out over the front seat. Nothing of value was taken, and the incident remains under investigation.
On June 18 at 1:12 a.m., the Sheriff’s Office received a call of an active domestic disturbance at a residence on Blaine Street in Madison Township. A second call was received three minutes later from the male victim, who reported being hit several times with a coffee mug and a broomstick. A deputy responded to the scene, where Ash C. Short of Greenfield was arrested and charged with one count of domestic violence.
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A resident of the 6000 block off state Route 124 called the Sheriff’s Office on June 19 after chasing a prowler away from his home. The caller advised the suspect was seen walking east on state Route 124, wearing a dark-colored hooded sweatshirt. A deputy responded to the scene, where a report was taken. The area was thoroughly patrolled, but no suspect was located.
On June 13 and again on June 18, employees of a business in the 14000 block of US 50 discovered someone had broken in and stolen several items. A deputy is currently investigating both incidents.
Anyone with information about these or any other crimes is encouraged to contact the Highland County Sheriff’s Office at (937) 393-1421 or the Tip Line at (937) 840-6243.