This interview was recorded Wednesday, Feb. 8, at the Henderson County Justice Center with Sheriff Botie Hillhouse and Michael V. Hannigan.

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In this week's podcast, Sheriff Hillhouse talks about investigators finding the first methamphetamine lab in a long time.

I. Stats (1:03)

Summary: There are currently 429 inmates in custody in the jail, averaging 395 for the year. Of those, 110 of those are contract inmates.

Extra: After a drop in the numbers through the end of 2022 and the beginning of 2023, the jail statistics are returning to normal.

II. Methamphetamine Lab (1:57)

Summary: Tuesday, Henderson County Sheriff’s Office Investigators executed a search warrant issued by Henderson County Judicial District 392nd Judge Scott McKee at a residence in Indian Harbor about a fraud investigation. During the search, Investigators located a methamphetamine lab in production, mail from several homes, and multiple Texas identification cards belonging to citizens.

Several subjects were located at the residence and arrested.

* Todd Gregory was arrested for manufacturing a controlled substance over two hundred grams and outstanding warrants.

* David Walker was arrested for outstanding warrants.

* Brittany Burruss was arrested for manufacturing a controlled substance over two hundred grams and fraud.

* Summer Bashaw was arrested for manufacturing a controlled substance over two hundred grams.

* Stephanie Smith was arrested for manufacturing a controlled substance over two hundred grams.

* Tina Bailey was arrested for manufacturing a controlled substance over two hundred grams.

* Caleb Cook was arrested for manufacturing a controlled substance over two hundred grams.

* Natalie Stiles – Smith was arrested for manufacturing a controlled substance over two hundred grams.

* Franky Williams was also arrested for manufacturing a controlled substance over two hundred grams.

Extra: Methamphetamine labs have become rare in Henderson County because of the availability of cheap meth from Mexico.

Quote: "It's been over 10 years, probably around 12 years, when we were just getting meth lab after meth lab," said Sheriff Hillhouse. "That's when I was working narcotics. That was from 2005 to 2009, so it has been a while."

III. First Responders PRCA Rodeo (10:27)

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.

Remember: The rodeo is a fundraiser for the Henderson County Peace Officers Association and the Henderson County Fire Chief's Association.

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