HILLSBORO, Ohio — A Seaman woman was arrested on drug trafficking and possession charges, and a Hillsboro man faces pending charges following an assault investigation, among several incidents the Highland County Sheriff’s Office responded to over a two-day stretch, according to the sheriff’s office.
Deputies responded to the 10000 block of North Shore Drive on Nov. 1 after a report of an assault, the sheriff’s office said. Following an investigation, charges are pending against a Hillsboro man.
A resident of the 900 block of Murtland Road also reported vandalism on Nov. 1, according to the sheriff’s office.
A deputy responded to the 10000 block of Lois Lane on Nov. 2 after a report of disorderly conduct, the sheriff’s office said. The suspect left the scene before the deputy arrived, and no charges were filed.
A resident of the 9700 block of state Route 785 reported a domestic disturbance on Nov. 2, according to the sheriff’s office. An investigation determined the incident was a verbal dispute and the parties had separated; no charges were issued.
Virginia A. Beall, 49, of Seaman, was arrested on charges of trafficking in drugs and possession of drugs, the sheriff’s office said. Denver L. Melampy, 47, of Wilmington, was arrested on charges of misuse of a credit card and receiving stolen property. Keri S. Therderman, 40, of Winchester, was arrested on a theft charge, and Dustin L. Deaton, 35, of West Union, was arrested on a charge of driving under suspension.
Deputies responded to 120 calls for service between Nov. 1 and Nov. 2, including 69 law enforcement calls, 43 EMS calls and eight fire calls, the sheriff’s office said. The Highland County Jail held 47 inmates as of the report, including 40 men and seven women.
Suspects are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
The information contained in this story was obtained from the Highland County Sheriff’s Office.
