Good morning, Fayette County. The Highland County crime blotter reads like a small-town action movie this week, with 109 service calls in just 48 hours. From domestic violence arrests to a high-speed chase that saw Kenneth Skaggs III hitting 100 mph with "total disregard for safety," local law enforcement has certainly been earning their paychecks. Skaggs' crime spree finale came with a hefty price tag: three and a half years behind bars, $7,000 in restitution, and a three-year driver's license suspension.
Meanwhile, the Highland County Task Force continues its battle against drug trafficking with Robert Boltenhouse heading to prison for 2.5 years after selling methamphetamine to a confidential informant. The 57-year-old Blanchester resident's sentence was extended due to violating terms from a previous 2022 case – a reminder that the justice system keeps score even after you've seemingly settled your debts.
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🚨 Highland County logs 109 service calls in two-day crime report. Multiple domestic violence incidents led to arrests, including Mark Rand and Larry Parsley III who were charged after separate disturbances. Other incidents included bank fraud, burglary, and disorderly conduct charges against James Freeman Jr. The sheriff's office also issued several citations for traffic violations including speeding and OVI. The current jail count stands at 59 inmates, with 48 males and 11 females.
🚔 Bainbridge man's crime spree ends with prison sentence and hefty fine. Kenneth Skaggs III, 42, received three and a half years behind bars after pleading guilty to theft and two counts of failure to comply with police orders. During one police chase, Skaggs reached speeds of 100 mph, passing vehicles in no-passing zones with "total disregard for safety." His crimes included stealing electric services valued between $1,000-$7,500 and fleeing from officers on multiple occasions. Beyond prison time, Skaggs must pay over $7,000 in restitution and faces a three-year driver's license suspension.
🔍 Meth dealer gets 2.5 years in prison for Highland County cases. Robert Boltenhouse, 57, was sentenced after selling methamphetamine to a confidential informant working with the Highland County Task Force. The Blanchester man pleaded guilty to a third-degree felony count of aggravated trafficking, with prosecutors noting the crime occurred while he was on post-release control for a previous drug case. Judge Rocky Coss ordered Boltenhouse to serve 18 months for the recent offense plus an additional year for violating terms of his 2022 case. He was also ordered to pay $100 in restitution to the Task Force.
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