In The News 2 November 2026

Highland County Sheriff’s Report

These incidents were reported by the HCSO.

Oct. 30
 
A deputy responded to the 1000 block of state Route 73 after a report of a theft. 

A resident of the 1900 block of state Route 73 reported a theft.

Oct. 31
 
A resident of the 1000 block of Kelch Road reported trespassing. This incident remains under investigation.

Arrests/Citations

Terry M. Pigg, 42, of Leesburg, domestic violence, unlawful restraint.

Levi J. Smallwood, 18, of Sardinia, failure to appear, failure to comply, no motorcycle endorsement.

Tristan M. Nelson, 22, of Washington CH, failure to appear.

James C. Bishop Jr, 61, of Hillsboro, contempt of court.

Alex D. Franklin, 39, of Hillsboro, failure to appear, contempt of court.

Samuel D. Seymour, 30, of Bainbridge, obstructing official business.

Daniel L. Butcher, 42, of Hillsboro, theft.

Calls for service 

Oct. 30-31

Total 103
EMS 34
Fire 4
Law 65.

Jail count

Total-47
Male-43
Female-4.

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