This interview was recorded on Wednesday, March 8, at the Henderson County Justice Center with Sheriff Botie Hillhouse and Michael V. Hannigan.
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In this episode, Sheriff Botie Hillhouse highlights some important work done by the Sheriff's Office auto theft and burglary investigators.
I. Stats (:57)
Summary: There are currently 430 inmates in the Henderson County Jail, with 111 of those being contract inmates. The average for the year is 411 inmates.
Quote: "With 430 in custody, that's a lot of people," Sheriff Hillhouse said. "Over 100 of those are contract inmates, but that's pretty much where we were all year last year."
II. Auto Theft Investigations (3:09)
Summary: The Sheriff's Office investigator attached to the East Texas Auto Theft Task Force out of Tyler has recovered several vehicles in recent weeks. He has recovered a tractor-trailer, a truck, and a skid steer.
Quote: "He has recovered over $180,000 worth of stolen equipment here in the last month," said Sheriff Hillhouse, "so he's done an outstanding job."
More: In many of these cases, the stolen vehicles found are from other counties.
III. Burglary Investigations (6:20)
Summary: A Sheriff's Office Investigator working burglaries in the Sand Flat area of Henderson County, north of Athens, was able to make an arrest for Burglary of a Habitation and Possession of a Firearm by a Felon. Investigators found evidence during the execution of a search warrant tying the suspect to the burglaries. ... A different Investigator located some stolen property on social media and was able to track those items down. No arrest has been made yet because investigators don't believe the individuals who had the property knew it was stolen; investigators believe it was sold to them.
Quote: "(Investigators) do an outstanding job; they work hard," said Sheriff Hillhouse. "They're supposed to be working 8 to 5, Monday through Friday, but that never works out. They're going to use every tool in their toolbelt to get these jobs done."
IV. Rodeo (11:11)
Summary: Organizers are excited about the Henderson County First Responders PRCA Rodeo. This year's event is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, April 28-29. The rodeo is a fundraiser for the Henderson County Peace Officers Association and the Henderson County Fire Chief's Association. Learn more and get tickets here.
Sheriff's Report: Auto Theft, Burglary Investigations Successful