In The News 5 May 2026

Highland County Sheriff’s Report

These incidents have been reported by the HCSO.

May 1

A deputy responded to the 7400 block of West Road after a report of an unruly juvenile.

A resident of the 11000 block of Highland Hills Dr. reported a person trespassing.

May 2

A deputy responded to the 11000 block of North Shore Dr. after a report of a domestic dispute. After investigation, it was determined to have been a verbal altercation, parties involved had separated before the deputy arrived.

Arrest/Citations

Joseph B. Hatley, 56, of Hillsboro, possession of drug paraphernalia.

Kyle W. Matthews, 21, of Greenfield, failure to appear.

Levi A. Williams, 29, of Greenfield, failure to appear.

Tyler J. Blankenbeckler, 27, of Wilmington, failure to appear.

Calls for service 

May 1-3

Total 192
EMS 59
Fire 11
Law 122

Jail Count
Total-54
Male-46
Female-8.

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