Sheriff hands out Lifesaving Awards
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Henderson County Sheriff
Officer charged with possession of child pornography
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HENDERSON COUNTY—According to a press release provided by Henderson County Sheriff Botie Hillhouse, the Henderson County Crimes Against Children Task Force received information in reference to child pornography being shared on the internet. The task force began an investigation and was able to identify Cody Burris who was a Eustace Police Officer to be the suspect of the investigation.
The task force learned through the investigation that Burris had gained some images while on duty through an online application.
Sheriff investigates abandoned child report
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HENDERSON COUNTY–Henderson County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) deputies responded along with Emergency Medical Services to a report that a child had been abandoned in the driveway of a home on State Highway 19 just outside Athens Oct. 29, according to a report on the HCSO social media.
Sheriff’s Office arrests suspect in April shooting death
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CEDAR CREEK LAKE–Henderson County Sheriff Botie Hillhouse reported an arrest has been made in the shooting death of 25-year-old Alexis Garoutte that occurred April 21 in the Gun Barrel City area.
According to the report, Chaz White was taken into custody at his residence in Bonita Point at approximately 7:30 p.m. May 15 for the murder. The Henderson County Tactical Team made the arrest after a search warrant and arrest warrant were issued and signed by Henderson County 392nd District Court Judge Scott McKee.
