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Sheriff's Report: Last week's manhunt and the rumors that followed
This interview was recorded Wednesday, June 29, at the Henderson County Justice Center with Sheriff Botie Hillhouse and Michael V. Hannigan.
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In this week's episode, Sheriff Botie Hillhouse talks about a manhunt Thursday, June 23, that prompted online rumors about an active shooter and a deputy getting shot.
I. Statistics (:45)
Summary: There are currently 445 inmates in the County Jail with 87 of those being contract inmates. The average for the year is 443.
Notable: On Monday, there were 462 inmates in the County Jail, the highest number in the history of the facility.
II. June 23 Manhunt (3:11)
Summary:
Sheriff's Investigators went to a residence off West College Street in Athens to recover a stolen vehicle where a suspect confronted them with what appeared to be a long rifle. The suspect pointed the weapon at Investigators and an Investigator fired a shot at the suspect, who fled the scene on foot prompting a manhunt.
The Sheriff's Office contacted several agencies -- including APD, DPS, the Texas Rangers, and the TDCJ canine team -- and began a search for the suspect. During the search, multiple other individuals not connected with the original incident were arrested.
Eventually, the suspect -- Raymond Loden -- was found and arrested for outstanding warrants, Aggravated Assault With A Deadly Weapon, and numerous other charges. When officers found the suspect's weapon it turned out to be an air rifle.
Sheriff Hillhouse said the entire incident took about four hours.
Notable: While law enforcement searched for the suspect, rumors began circulating on social media. Those rumors included saying there was an active shooter and also that a deputy had been shot. Another rumor claimed a store had been broken into. None of these rumors were true.
Quote: "I will put out the information the public needs to know as quickly as possible," Sheriff Hillhouse said. "If an active shooter was to happen, that information is going to be sent out very, very quickly."
Notable: Sheriff Hillhouse said dealing with these types of rumors can actually hinder an investigation.
Quote: "Unfortunately ... as we were trying to conduct the investigation," Sheriff Hillhouse said, "we spent a lot of time also trying to put out fires of an active shooter, of a deputy being shot."
Remember: If there is a dangerous situation, the Sheriff's Office will make a public announcement.
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hendersoncountytexas.substack.com
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By Henderson County, TexasThis interview was recorded Wednesday, June 29, at the Henderson County Justice Center with Sheriff Botie Hillhouse and Michael V. Hannigan.
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In this week's episode, Sheriff Botie Hillhouse talks about a manhunt Thursday, June 23, that prompted online rumors about an active shooter and a deputy getting shot.
I. Statistics (:45)
Summary: There are currently 445 inmates in the County Jail with 87 of those being contract inmates. The average for the year is 443.
Notable: On Monday, there were 462 inmates in the County Jail, the highest number in the history of the facility.
II. June 23 Manhunt (3:11)
Summary:
Sheriff's Investigators went to a residence off West College Street in Athens to recover a stolen vehicle where a suspect confronted them with what appeared to be a long rifle. The suspect pointed the weapon at Investigators and an Investigator fired a shot at the suspect, who fled the scene on foot prompting a manhunt.
The Sheriff's Office contacted several agencies -- including APD, DPS, the Texas Rangers, and the TDCJ canine team -- and began a search for the suspect. During the search, multiple other individuals not connected with the original incident were arrested.
Eventually, the suspect -- Raymond Loden -- was found and arrested for outstanding warrants, Aggravated Assault With A Deadly Weapon, and numerous other charges. When officers found the suspect's weapon it turned out to be an air rifle.
Sheriff Hillhouse said the entire incident took about four hours.
Notable: While law enforcement searched for the suspect, rumors began circulating on social media. Those rumors included saying there was an active shooter and also that a deputy had been shot. Another rumor claimed a store had been broken into. None of these rumors were true.
Quote: "I will put out the information the public needs to know as quickly as possible," Sheriff Hillhouse said. "If an active shooter was to happen, that information is going to be sent out very, very quickly."
Notable: Sheriff Hillhouse said dealing with these types of rumors can actually hinder an investigation.
Quote: "Unfortunately ... as we were trying to conduct the investigation," Sheriff Hillhouse said, "we spent a lot of time also trying to put out fires of an active shooter, of a deputy being shot."
Remember: If there is a dangerous situation, the Sheriff's Office will make a public announcement.
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hendersoncountytexas.substack.com