Hillsboro woman sentenced to community control for conveying drugs into HCSO

A Hillsboro woman accused of bringing a fentanyl-related compound into the Highland County Sheriff’s Office last fall was sentenced to community control this week.

Halley L.J. Pollard, 29, of Hillsboro was indicted by a Highland County grand jury in June and was charged with illegal conveyance of drugs of abuse onto the grounds of a specified governmental facility, a third-degree felony; and aggravated possession of a fentanyl-related compound, a fifth-degree felony.

The indictment alleged that on or about Oct. 21, Pollard “did knowingly convey, or attempt to convey,” a fentanyl-related compound into the Highland County Sheriff’s Office.

According to a bill of particulars, on that date, Pollard had been arrested for theft and advised officers that she did not have drugs. However, a nearby deputy “fell to the floor,” and another officer “had to move to [a] bench to keep from passing out.” Narcan was given to both officers, and they were transported to the hospital, while two other officers “were treated for overdose,” the bill of particulars says.

It was determined that Pollard had “two clear plastic bags” containing what later tested positive for a fentanyl-related compound, with a “white powder” covering the cuffs Pollard had been wearing.

Pollard pleaded guilty to the conveyance charge, with the possession charge dismissed, in August.

During a sentencing hearing Sept. 28, Highland County Common Pleas Court Rocky Coss ordered Pollard to serve three years of community control and to successfully complete a recommended treatment program.