This interview was recorded at the Henderson County Justice Center on Wednesday, April 21.
==
Henderson County Sheriff Botie Hillhouse discussed a high-speed pursuit which occurred Monday in this week's podcast. (1:53)
The pursuit started in Eustace, went through Athens, and ended in the Frankston area.
Before it was over, Hillhouse called in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice search team to help with the manhunt.
"They came and assisted us," he said. "They released the K-9 dogs and the horse unit went and the dogs took them straight to the suspect about three miles away."
In the podcast, we take the opportunity to talk about the way local law enforcement entities work together and how a manhunt like that is organized.
In a separate incident about 12 hours later, deputies worked with the Athens Police Department with a standoff on the side of the road. (11:02)
Hillhouse explained that early Tuesday morning, a highly intoxicated individual got stuck on the side of the road outside of Athens.
The individual was armed with a large knife, was making threats to officers and trying to get officers to shoot him.
"At the end of the day we got him to put down the weapons, come out, talk to us, and he was arrested and brought to Henderson County Jail with no further incident," Hillhouse said.
The Sheriff describes the importance of de-escalation in incidents like this.
The podcast finishes up with the Sheriff speaking about the First Responders PRCA Rodeo scheduled for this weekend. (16:00)
The rodeo will be Friday and Saturday at the Henderson County Fair Park Complex with gates opening at 6 p.m. and the rodeo starting at 7:30 p.m.
Admission is $10 in advance and $12 at the gate.
Most of the money from this event is earmarked to help buy new radios for county fire departments.
You can learn more on the event Facebook page.
==
Hannigan Media is sponsored by Athens Screen Printing, Tinsley Law & Title, Gibson Pharmacy, AVCO Roofing, and Super 8 Athens TX.
Share this post