HIGHLAND COUNTY, Ohio — The Highland County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest blotter update, detailing incidents, arrests, citations and calls for service reported Aug. 8-9.
On Aug. 8, deputies responded to the 7100 block of Lazy Trail following a report of a domestic disturbance. After an investigation, Justin M. Childers, 40, of Hillsboro, was arrested and charged with domestic violence and a probation violation.
A resident of the 10000 block of Pausch Road also reported fraud to the sheriff’s office.
Later that day, a deputy responded to the 11000 block of North Shore Drive following a report of a disturbance. After an investigation, Austin D. Trent, 29, of Hillsboro, was arrested and charged with menacing by stalking.
On Aug. 9, a deputy responded to the 12000 block of Pommert Road following a report of a disorderly person. According to the sheriff’s office, all parties involved were spoken to and no charges were issued.
Arrests and citations
The blotter also lists the following arrests and citations:
- Timothy J. Mootz, 21, of Hillsboro — OVI, failure to control
- Joey E. Elsass, 31, of Hillsboro — failure to file for annual registration
- Blake C. Mallow, 21, of Sabina — OVI, aggravated vehicular assault
Calls for service
Between Aug. 8 and Aug. 9, the sheriff’s office reported 110 total calls for service, including:
- 66 law enforcement calls
- 39 EMS calls
- 5 fire calls
Jail population
The Highland County Jail had a reported population of 53 inmates, consisting of:
- 43 males
- 10 females
The information in this story comes from the Highland County Sheriff’s Office blotter update. Charges listed in the blotter are allegations, and defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

