In The News 8 January 2026

Highland County Sheriff's Report

These incidents have been reported by the HCSO.
                            
Jan. 4
 
A resident of the 100 block of Sycamore St., Lynchburg, reported an unruly juvenile.

A resident of the 14000 block of state Route 124 reported receiving threats. This incident remains under investigation.

Jan. 6

A deputy responded to the 9200 block of state Route 138 after a report of trespassing.

Arrests/Citations

Donald R. Click III, 40, of Piketon, driving under suspension, possession of drug paraphernalia.

Jamie W. Hatton, 50, of Mowrystown,, probation violation.

Rose M. McCann, 32, of Mowrystown, failure to appear.

Scarlett B.. Maines, 23, of Hillsboro, stop sign violation.

Heather A. Coffee, 37, of Hillsboro, possession of drug paraphernalia, vehicle equipment violation.

Calls for service Jan. 5-6

Total 117
EMS 31
Fire 7
Law 79.

Jail Count =28
Males =22
Females = 6.

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