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Sheriff's Report: Task Force nabs man; Valco helps with arrests
This interview was recorded Wednesday, Jan. 25, at the Henderson County Justice Center with Sheriff Botie Hillhouse and Michael V. Hannigan.
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This week, Sheriff Botie Hillhouse talks about the Crimes Against Children Task Force protecting a minor, Valco the dog making a couple of arrests, a scam making the rounds, and the First Responders PRCA Rodeo.
I. Stats (1:12)
Summary: There are currently 401 inmates in the Henderson County Jail, with 77 of those being contract inmates. The average jail population for this year is 386.
Extra: Since it is the beginning of the year, the average will fluctuate. There were over 400 inmates in the jail for most of 2022.
Quote: "It should start climbing here pretty soon," said Sheriff Hillhouse.
II. Task Force Arrest (2:52)
Summary: Henderson County Crimes Against Children Investigators received information in reference to a 23-year-old man coming to Athens to pick up a 14-year-old girl to allegedly marry her. He instructed the girl to meet him in a local store. Investigators set up surveillance on the location and observed the male, later identified as Joseph Melton, arrive at the store and go directly to where he instructed the female juvenile to be. He was immediately arrested at that time. A search of his vehicle was conducted, and Investigators located a 9 mm pistol and marijuana inside the vehicle.
Quote: "It was a great operation," Sheriff Hillhouse said. "It all came together and clicked just like we thought it would. That Task Force is going to be a valuable unit for Henderson County."
III. Valco Makes Arrests (6:33)
Summary: Last week, the police dog Valco helped make a pair of arrests of suspects who were uncooperative or hiding.
Quote: "He made two great arrests for us last week," Sheriff Hillhouse said. "Deputy Rodriguez is doing an outstanding job with him."
IV. Scam Warning (10:54)
Summary: The Henderson County Sheriff’s Office has received calls about an ongoing phone scam in which residents receive a phone call saying they have missed court and need to send money so a warrant will not be issued. These callers identify themselves as employees of the Sheriff’s Office. If you receive these calls, please hang up the phone and DO NOT send any money to them.
Quote: "I assure you, no one at the Sheriff's Office is going to call you and ask for money," Sheriff Hillhouse said.
V. First Responders PRCA Rodeo (15:05)
Summary: Organizers are hard at work preparing for the Henderson County First Responders PRCA Rodeo. This year's event is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, April 28-29.
Quote: "We're well on our way," Sheriff Hillhouse said. "Everything is looking good,
and we have some great sponsors who are getting behind us as always."
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, Jan. 25, at the Henderson County Justice Center with Sheriff Botie Hillhouse and Michael V. Hannigan.
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This week, Sheriff Botie Hillhouse talks about the Crimes Against Children Task Force protecting a minor, Valco the dog making a couple of arrests, a scam making the rounds, and the First Responders PRCA Rodeo.
I. Stats (1:12)
Summary: There are currently 401 inmates in the Henderson County Jail, with 77 of those being contract inmates. The average jail population for this year is 386.
Extra: Since it is the beginning of the year, the average will fluctuate. There were over 400 inmates in the jail for most of 2022.
Quote: "It should start climbing here pretty soon," said Sheriff Hillhouse.
II. Task Force Arrest (2:52)
Summary: Henderson County Crimes Against Children Investigators received information in reference to a 23-year-old man coming to Athens to pick up a 14-year-old girl to allegedly marry her. He instructed the girl to meet him in a local store. Investigators set up surveillance on the location and observed the male, later identified as Joseph Melton, arrive at the store and go directly to where he instructed the female juvenile to be. He was immediately arrested at that time. A search of his vehicle was conducted, and Investigators located a 9 mm pistol and marijuana inside the vehicle.
Quote: "It was a great operation," Sheriff Hillhouse said. "It all came together and clicked just like we thought it would. That Task Force is going to be a valuable unit for Henderson County."
III. Valco Makes Arrests (6:33)
Summary: Last week, the police dog Valco helped make a pair of arrests of suspects who were uncooperative or hiding.
Quote: "He made two great arrests for us last week," Sheriff Hillhouse said. "Deputy Rodriguez is doing an outstanding job with him."
IV. Scam Warning (10:54)
Summary: The Henderson County Sheriff’s Office has received calls about an ongoing phone scam in which residents receive a phone call saying they have missed court and need to send money so a warrant will not be issued. These callers identify themselves as employees of the Sheriff’s Office. If you receive these calls, please hang up the phone and DO NOT send any money to them.
Quote: "I assure you, no one at the Sheriff's Office is going to call you and ask for money," Sheriff Hillhouse said.
V. First Responders PRCA Rodeo (15:05)
Summary: Organizers are hard at work preparing for the Henderson County First Responders PRCA Rodeo. This year's event is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, April 28-29.
Quote: "We're well on our way," Sheriff Hillhouse said. "Everything is looking good,
and we have some great sponsors who are getting behind us as always."
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