In The News 5 March 2026

Teen charged with attempted murder; case bound over to Common Pleas Court

A second hearing for the 17-year-old male suspect in a Feb. 20 shooting in Paint Township was held March 5 before Judge Kevin L. Greer in Highland County Common Pleas Court Probate/Juvenile Division.

During a Feb. 23 hearing, Highland County Prosecuting Attorney Anneka Collins informed the court that charges had not been filed on the teen, pending an update on the alleged victim's status.

On March 5, the teen was charged with attempted murder as the alleged victim is still alive.

The case was bound over to Highland County Common Pleas Court. 

"Because of his age and the type of offense charged, as long as the court found probable cause that the offense occurred and that the juvenile committed the offense, the bind over was mandatory," Collins said. 

The case will be presented to an upcoming session of the Highland County Grand Jury.  

The court appointed Hillsboro attorney J.D. Wagoner to represent the 17-year-old.

As previously reported, on Feb. 20 at 8:46 a.m., the Highland County Sheriff’s Office received a call of a shooting in the Rocky Fork Lake Region of Paint Township. 

Upon officers' arrival, a juvenile was taken into custody by deputies, according to Sheriff Randy Sanders.

The victim was transported from the scene by Paint Creek Joint EMS/Fire District. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation was called to assist with the crime scene. 

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