In The News 20 September 2025

Hillsboro Police Report

These incidents have been reported by the HPD. 

Sept. 19, 2025 

Robert Gibson, 58, of Hillsboro was cited for no operator’s license. 

John Harlow, 39, of Hillsboro was arrested on an outstanding warrant.

On Sept. 17, at approximately 6:09 p.m., the Hillsboro Police Department was dispatched to a business in the 1200 block of North High Street for a report of a theft. Upon arrival, the officer contacted the reporting party who was in the process of gathering all the information needed. 

While the officer was leaving the store, the suspect of the theft had returned and was detained. After further investigation, Sebastian Johnson, 26, of Flemingsburg, Ky. was placed under arrest for theft and transported to the Highland County Justice Center. 

On Sept. 19, at approximately 8:56 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop in the 400 block of North West Street. After further investigation, Jennifer Scott, 34, of Hillsboro was cited for OVI, disregard of safety of persons or property and charged with two counts of child endangering.  

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