This podcast was recorded Wednesday, March 30, at the Henderson County Justice Center with Sheriff Botie Hillhouse and Michael V. Hannigan.
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In this week's episode of the Sheriff's Report, Sheriff Botie Hillhouse talks about an aggravated kidnapping case, arson arrest, the accidental shooting of a child, and the First Responders PRCA Rodeo.
I. Stats (:45)
Summary: There are currently 448 in custody in the jail and 93 of those are out-of-county contract inmates.
II. Arrest for Aggravated Kidnapping (1:36)
Summary: The following is the press release issued by the Sheriff's Office for this arrest. There is more in the podcast.
Sheriff Botie Hillhouse today said six people were arrested late Tuesday and charged with the aggravated kidnapping of a female victim who was held against her will and tortured.
“We received a call about a suspicious person, discovered this troubling case and quickly made arrests,” Hillhouse said.
The woman had met the suspects online.
Hillhouse said she had been severely tortured during her captivity.
173rd District Judge Dan Moore issued the warrant allowing Hillhouse’s Tactical Team and the District Attorney’s Office to search a residence on Waverly Way in Athens.
392nd District Judge Scott McKee issued the arrest warrants for the following people who were each charged with aggravated kidnapping:
Felicity Emanuelle Walker, 22;
Summer Syler Lawrence, 45;
Breonna Cheyenne Johnson, 22;
Amanda Marie Andrews, 22;
Shayne Joseph Anderson, 30;
Charles K. Bryant, Jr., 21.
Hillhouse said the victim was being treated for her injuries.
III. Arson Arrest (5:45)
Summary: The Henderson County Sheriff's Office was able to arrest two suspects on Arson charges thanks to help from the community. On March 24, the Sheriff's Office received a call about a burglary in progress and while deputies were en route it developed into a fire. Sheriff Hillhouse was able to post a photo on Facebook of one of the suspects from a video provided by the homeowner. That resulted in a tip that led to the arrests.
Quote: "I just want to say thank you for the people who pay attention to our Page and reach out to us with the tips," Sheriff Hillhouse said.
Remember: You can reach the Sheriff's Office at 903-675-5128, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously at 1-800-545-TIPS, or contact the Henderson County Sheriff's Office Facebook page.
IV. Accidental Shooting (8:28)
Summary: On March 22, the Sheriff's Office investigated the report of a gunshot victim. They found it was the accidental shooting of a 13-year-old boy by an 11-year-old boy with a .22 caliber rifle. A third, younger, child was also at the residence. The victim was shot in the chest and was taken to Children's Medical Center in Dallas, but he is OK.
Quote: "When our kids are home alone and no adult supervision is around we've got to have our guns locked up. We've got to keep them safe," Sheriff Hillhouse said.
V. First Responders Rodeo (11:47)
Summary: The Henderson County First Responders PRCA Rodeo is scheduled for April 22 & 23 at the Regional Fairpark. Tickets are available here.
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