Henderson County Sheriff Botie Hillhouse recorded this podcast Wednesday, June 2, at the Henderson County Justice Center.
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In this week's podcast, Sheriff Hillhouse talks about a safe Memorial Day, a big fireworks heist, a woman who woke up to a stranger in her house, and the First Responders Rodeo.
I. Stats (:42)
The jail booked in 85 individuals in the past week. There are currently 130 contract inmates.
II. Memorial Day (1:14)
"Everybody had a lot of fun. There were a lot of people out," said Sheriff Hillhouse. "There were a lot of events going on all throughout the county, but on our end, it was pretty peaceful which is excellent. It is exactly what we want."
III. Fireworks Stolen (2:46)
The Sheriff's Office is working a Theft over $30,000 case. Monday, May 31, a local fireworks vendor reported that they had an 18-wheeler with about 13 pallets of fireworks stolen from their location.
The value of the fireworks alone was over $60,000.
The truck was recovered on May 31 in the Dallas area. When it was recovered, there was only about $15,000 in fireworks remaining.
"We did get some of the property back, which is always a blessing," Sheriff Hillhouse said. "Now we've just got to figure out who stole the items."
IV. Woman Awoken By Stranger (5:49)
Friday, May 28, a woman reported being awoken a little after 8 a.m. by a stranger patting her.
The subject was still in the yard when Sheriff's Deputies arrived. He was arrested for having methamphetamine and for burglary of a habitation.
V. Rodeo (9:44)
The Rodeo Committee was scheduled to meet at the Fairpark Complex this afternoon to close out the past PRCA rodeo and get started planning for next year.
The PRCA Rodeo is put on by the Peace Officers Association and the Fire Chief's Association.
"We were very, very blessed and very pleased with the turnout we had at the First Responders Rodeo last year," said Sheriff Hillhouse, "and we hope to make this next year bigger and better."
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