- Today
- Holidays
- Birthdays
- Reminders
- Cities
- Atlanta
- Austin
- Baltimore
- Berwyn
- Beverly Hills
- Birmingham
- Boston
- Brooklyn
- Buffalo
- Charlotte
- Chicago
- Cincinnati
- Cleveland
- Columbus
- Dallas
- Denver
- Detroit
- Fort Worth
- Houston
- Indianapolis
- Knoxville
- Las Vegas
- Los Angeles
- Louisville
- Madison
- Memphis
- Miami
- Milwaukee
- Minneapolis
- Nashville
- New Orleans
- New York
- Omaha
- Orlando
- Philadelphia
- Phoenix
- Pittsburgh
- Portland
- Raleigh
- Richmond
- Rutherford
- Sacramento
- Salt Lake City
- San Antonio
- San Diego
- San Francisco
- San Jose
- Seattle
- Tampa
- Tucson
- Washington
Hillsboro Today
By the People, for the People
Hillsboro Man Sentenced for Attempted Robbery
Larry L. Hutton pleaded guilty to a reduced charge and received a 24-month prison term.
Published on Mar. 9, 2026
Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›
Larry L. Hutton, a 29-year-old Hillsboro resident, was recently sentenced to 24 months in prison after pleading guilty to attempted robbery, a third-degree felony. The case, which was initially charged as robbery and aggravated menacing, highlights ongoing concerns about property crime and violent offenses in Highland County, Ohio.
Why it matters
This case contributes to a larger picture of criminal activity in Highland County, with the January grand jury session also seeing indictments for weapons violations and drug possession. The potential connection between property crime and substance abuse, as well as the accessibility of firearms to prohibited individuals, raises concerns about public safety in the community.
The details
Hutton was originally indicted on charges of robbery, a second-degree felony, and aggravated menacing, a first-degree misdemeanor, in relation to an alleged incident on or around December 10. He later pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of attempted robbery, with the aggravated menacing charge being dismissed. In addition to the prison sentence, Hutton was ordered to pay $1,253 in restitution to the victim.
- Hutton was indicted by a Highland County grand jury in January.
- Hutton pleaded guilty to attempted robbery on February 18.
- Hutton was sentenced to 24 months in prison on March 9, 2026.
The players
Larry L. Hutton
A 29-year-old Hillsboro resident who was sentenced to 24 months in prison for attempted robbery.
Judge Rocky Coss
The judge who sentenced Hutton and ordered him to pay $1,253 in restitution.
What’s next
The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Larry L. Hutton out on bail pending his appeal.
The takeaway
This case underscores the need for a comprehensive approach to address the root causes of criminal behavior, such as substance abuse, and the importance of effective enforcement of existing gun laws to enhance public safety in Highland County.
