In The News 7 June 2026

Highland County Sheriff’s Report

These incidents have been reported by the HCSO.

June 5
 
A resident of the 10000 block of Hudson Road reported a theft.

A deputy responded to a report of a disorderly person in the 12000 block of Centerfield Road.

June 6
 
A resident of the 8000 block of state Route 785 reported the theft of an air conditioner. 

Arrest/Citations

Jeffrey E. Tedford Jr., 41, of Hillsboro, theft, failure to appear.

Nikki L. Lilly, 56, of Hillsboro, possession of drugs.

Michael A. Merritt, 30, of Hillsboro, driving under suspension.

Anthony S. Simich, 41, of Wilmington, trafficking in drugs, possession of drugs.

Robert D. Hill, 63, of Hillsboro, failure to appear.

Austin A. Livingston, 32, of Leesburg, failure to appear.

Calls for service 

June 5-6

Total 150
EMS 48
Fire 3
Law 99.

Jail count

Total-58
Male-45
Female-13.
 

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