Category: Police Beat

Woman Arrested on Drug Charges in Indian Harbor

Police BeatPress release

On Jan. 29, Henderson County Sheriff’s Office narcotics Investigator Kendell Wellman obtained information which lead to the issuance of the search warrant on a residence in the Indian Harbor subdivision. At approximately 5 p.m., HCSO Chief Deputy Hillhouse, Captain Bryan Tower, Lieutenant Severn, Investigators Gray, Powers, Long, Webb, Langford, Gabbard, Wellman and Beddingfield executed the search warrant in the 6100 block of Cheyenne Trail in Indian Harbor.

Once inside the residence investigators located a quantity of suspected methamphetamine as well as paraphernalia commonly used in the packaging and distribution of methamphetamine. Denease Grant, an occupant of the residence, was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance and transported to the Henderson County Jail. Bond has been set at $5,500.

Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrests

Police BeatPress release

At approximately 12:38 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 31, Henderson County Sheriff Office Sergeant Jeromey Rose was at the intersection of FM 3054 and Highway 198 near Cedar Creek Lake area of Henderson County.

Sergeant Rose observed a vehicle travelling south bound on FM 3054 that failed to use turn indicator required distance and failed to stop at the stop sign at the intersection. Sergeant Rose identified the driver as Devorice Washington and the passenger to be Kimberly Welch. Continue reading “Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrests”

Fight Leads to Drug Arrests

Police BeatPress release

On January 30, Deputy Spencer Gray responded to a Fight in Progress call on the east side parking lot of the Henderson County Judicial Complex. Deputy Gray observed two men on the ground fighting. After detaining the two suspects, Gray observed two clear plastic bags containing a green leafy substance believed to be Marijuana, near the suspects.

The suspects were identified as Anthony DeWayne Chilton and Justin Durell Thomas. Both suspects were placed under arrest for Disorderly Conduct Fights with another in a Public Place (a misdemeanor C which carries a punishment range of maximum $500 and not more than six months in jail) and Possession of Marijuana (a misdemeanor B which carries a punishment range of $500 to $1,500 and not more than one year.)

Both suspects were transported to Henderson County Justice Center in Athens.

Truant AISD Students Answer to JP Daniel

AISD logoBy Toni Garrard Clay/AISD Communications Specialist

Precinct 1 Justice of the Peace Randy Daniel is no pushover. Twice a month, the former Athens mayor becomes the stern face of the law to truant Athens ISD students and their parents who find themselves in his court.

“Clearly, the law says you have to go to school until you’re 18,” said Daniel. “There are no exceptions for ‘I don’t feel like going today.’ … Because if you miss enough school, you’re behind everybody else. It makes it hard on you to catch up, hard on the teachers who have to catch you up, and hard on the administrators who have to keep track of you. It creates a big problem for everybody.”

The state’s compulsory attendance law requires a school district to enforce attendance requirements, which may lead to the assessment of fines and other penalties by a court of law against both a truant student and the student’s parents or guardians. Continue reading “Truant AISD Students Answer to JP Daniel”

Deputy Stops to Assist Motorist And Winds Up Arresting 3

Police BeatPress release

On January 28, 2015 at approximately 7:31 p.m., Deputy Huckabee checked on a motorist assist on Highway 31 near FM 317 in Athens. After making contact with the operator identified as Shawn Horne, Deputy Huckabee found Horne to be in possession of a quantity of methamphetamine. Horne was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 over 1 gram less than 4grams.

Huckabee allowed Horne to call a friend to come and get the vehicle. Stevie Seidel arrived to take possession of the vehicle. Deputy Huckabee checked Seidels driver’s license and for warrants. Seidel had outstanding arrest warrants for possession of drug paraphernalia and violation promise to appear out of Caney City. Seidel was arrested for those warrants. Continue reading “Deputy Stops to Assist Motorist And Winds Up Arresting 3”