Highland County Sheriff's Office

10/08/2026

10/07/2026

Highland County Sheriff’s Office Incidents

Oct 5th
A deputy responded to residence on W. main St, Mowrystown, after a report of a domestic disturbance. After investigation, it was determined to have been a verbal altercation, all parties were spoken to, no charges issued.

Oct 6th
A resident of the 5700 block of Leininger Haigh Rd reported a domestic disturbance. After investigation, parties separated, no charges were issued.

Deputies responded to the 10000 block of Davis Rd after a report of trespassing. After investigation, it was determined to have been a dispute over property lines between neighbors, both parties were given a warning for disorderly conduct.

A deputy responded to a report of a domestic disturbance that occurred in the 700 block of Garvie Rd. After investigation, no charges were issued.

Arrest/Citations
Juan A De La Cruz, 30, of Hillsboro, operating a motor vehicle without a valid license
Donald R Click III, 41, of Peebles, failure to appear, theft, criminal trespassing
Gary R Resibois, 46, of Hillsboro, failure to appear
Pearlee E Newcomb, 39, of Hillsboro, driving under suspension

Calls for Service
Oct 5-6

Total 111
EMS 41
Fire 6
Law 64

Jail Count
Total-46
Male-41
Female-5

10/05/2026

On October 2, 2026, at approximately 8:55 P.M., the Highland County Sheriff's Office received a call from a passerby about a male walking in the roadway in the 3000 block of Anderson Road. The male was observed walking in the ditch line, screaming, and eventually fell. The male reportedly got up and began running toward a residence in the 3600 block of Anderson Road. Our office was then advised that he ran to the rear of the residence. When deputies arrived, they located the male lying in a yard. When our deputy approached the male, he stated he wanted to fight the deputy. The male was being uncooperative and difficult, yelling and cursing at deputies, and was placed in custody. While deputies were speaking with witnesses, the male kicked out the back window of a cruiser. Devon Andrew Knisley was charged with 2917.11 Disorderly Conduct-Intoxicated and creating a risk of harm, and 2909.05 Vandalism -government entity. Devon Knisley was out on bond following a Domestic Violence charge on September 27, 2026.

10/04/2026

Highland County Sheriff’s Office Incidents

Oct 2nd
A resident of the 7600 block of Spickard Rd reported vandalism

A deputy responded to the 9200 block of State Route 138 after a report of misuse of credit card. This incident remains under investigation.

A resident of the 5400 block of Powell Rd reported vandalism.

Deputies responded to the 3600 block of Anderson Rd after a report of an intoxicated
person attempting to walk on the roadway. After investigation, Devon A Knisley, 38, of Hillsboro, was found to be intoxicated and disorderly. Knisley was place under arrest and secured in the back seat of a deputy’s vehicle. Knisley kicked out the rear passenger window before being removed and placed in another deputy’s vehicle and transported to the Justice Center. Devon Knisley was charged with disorderly while intoxicated and vandalism.

Oct 3rd

Deputies responded to the 5600 block of Concord Rd after a report of a person assaulted. After investigation, Jesse J Morgan, 34, of Hillsboro was arrested and charged with domestic violence.

Arrests/Citations
Ricky A Willett, 61, of Greenfield, intoxicated pedestrian on roadway
Lisa K Swain, 57, of Mowrystown, menacing
Leon R Brown, 23, of Opa Locka, Fl, theft
Cecil S Arnold, 22, of Opa Locka, Fl, theft
Travis W Kirk, 47, of Sinking Spring, failure to appear
Ronald W Crutcher Jr, 56, of Hillsboro, failure to appear

Calls for Service

Oct 2-3
Total 139
EMS 55
Fire 6
Law 78

Jail Count

Total-50
Male-41
Female-9

09/30/2026

INVESTIGATION INTO THEFT AND TRESPASS AT RURAL
HIGHLAND COUNTY PROPERTY

The Highland County Sheriff's Office is investigating a theft and criminal trespass that occurred at a private property in the 13900 block of State Route 124 in Highland County.

On Thursday, September 24, 2026, at approximately 10:17 a.m., a property owner reported to the Sheriff's Office that surveillance video captured an unknown male removing property from an
outbuilding on the site the previous day, Wednesday, September 23, 2026.
Deputies reviewed the surveillance footage and identified a suspect in the case. Donald Ray Click III, AGE 41, is charged with criminal trespass (O.R.C. 2911.21) and theft (O.R.C. 2913.02).
There is an active warrant out for his arrest in relation to this incident. Donald Ray Click III is described as being 5' 5" tall and 260 pounds.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Highland County Sheriff's Office at 937-393-1421 and reference case number R261725.
All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

09/30/2026

Sharing the road with horse-drawn vehicles safely requires a shift in your usual driving habits. Because horse-drawn vehicles interact differently with traffic, keep these critical warnings and safety guidelines in mind:

Extreme Speed Differential: Buggies typically travel at only 5 to 8 miles per hour. A car traveling at highway speeds will close the distance between your vehicle and a slow-moving buggy incredibly fast. Treat a buggy sighting like you are approaching a stationary object and reduce your speed immediately.

Low Visibility Conditions: While most modern buggies are equipped with reflective tape and battery-powered lights, the horses themselves are dark and highly invisible
at dawn, dusk, and nighttime. Also be mindful of the sun; driving directly into sunlight can make it hard to see.

• Never Honk Your Horn: Horses are easily spooked by sudden, loud noises like car horns, revving engines, or screeching tires. A spooked horse can bolt directly into oncoming traffic or flip the carriage.
• Give Extra Clearance When Passing: Pass only when pavement markings allow, and visibility is entirely clear around the buggy. Pull out wide and allow at least 20 feet of clearance ahead of the horse before merging back into the travel lane.
• Watch for Left Turns: Buggies should stay as close to the right shoulder as possible during normal travel. However, they must drift toward the center of the lane to execute a left turn. Look closely for mechanical turn signals or the operator's manual hand gestures before attempting to pass.
• Vulnerable Passengers: Keep in mind that many buggies transport whole families, and children frequently operate smaller, low-profile pony carts that sit lower to the ground and are even harder to spot.

09/29/2026

8:00 pm Update **** The roadway has reopened ****. ****Traffic Alert****
State Route 124 at Herbert Rd in Marshall is currently closed due to a car and buggy accident.

09/29/2026

Highland County Sheriff Office Incidents

Sept 27th
A resident of the 12000 block of Cameron Dr, reported a theft.

A deputy responded to the 6600 block of Park Ln, after a report of misuse of a bank card. This incident remains under investigation.

Deputies responded to the 4200 block of North St, Russell Station after a report of a domestic disturbance. After investigation, Devon Knisley, 38, of Hillsboro, was arrested and charged with domestic violence.

A resident of the 400 block of Webertown Rd reported a disorderly person. After investigation, a male was allowed to retrieve personal property before being trespassed.

Sept 28th
A deputy responded to the 300 block of Short St, in Lynchburg, after a report of an unruly juvenile.

Arrests/Citations
Jeremy A Thompson, 36, of New Vienna, assault
Brian L Backer, 65, of West Portsmouth, speeding
Melanie B Hawk, 51, of Sardinia, speeding
Austin J Barker, 29, of Waverly, speeding
Beverly S Rinehart, 88, of Bainbridge, speeding
Jason A Rinehart, 46, of Chillicothe, speeding
Danna L Steventon, 70, of Lynchburg, speeding

Calls for Service Sept 27-28
Total 92
EMS 28
Fire 2
Law 62

Jail Count =47
Males= 37
Females=10

09/28/2026

Update **** As of 9:30 pm the roadway is now open**********Traffic Alert***
State Route 138, between State Route 771 and Worley Mill Rd is currently closed due to a serious accident.

09/28/2026

Highland County Sheriff’s Office Incidents

Sept 25th
A resident of the 4900 block of State Route 134 reported fraud.

A resident of the 4100 block of Sweeney Ln reported harassment. Charges are pending for a Clinton County man.

A deputy responded to the 10000 block of Pausch Rd after a report of an assault. After investigation, the victim refused charges.

Sept 26th

A deputy responded to the 6600 block of Pied Piper Pkwy after a report of a disorderly person. After investigation, no charges were issued.

Arrests/Citations

Jerry F Green Jr, 50, of Hillsboro, failure to appear, probation violation
Randall L Bumgarner, 59, of Hillsboro, failure to appear
Michelle R McGlone, 48, of Lucasville, stop sign violation
Chad A Hibbs, 47, of Hillsboro, theft
Robert D Throckmorton Jr, 37, of Waverly, contempt of court
McKenzie A Cowman, 33, of Cutler, OH, possession of drugs

Calls for Service

Sept 25-26
Total 104
EMS 28
Fire 4
Law 72

Jail Count

Total-50
Male-41
Female-9