Sheriff's Report: Deputies shut down meth lab

This interview was recorded Wednesday, Feb. 8, at the Henderson County Justice Center with Sheriff Botie Hillhouse and Michael V. Hannigan.==In this week's podcast, Sheriff Hillhouse talks about investigators finding the first methamphetamine lab in a long time.I. Stats (1:03)Summary: There are currently 429 inmates in custody in the jail, averaging 395 for the year. Of those, 110 of those are contract inmates.Extra: After a drop in the numbers through the end of 2022 and the beginning of 2023, the jail statistics are returning to normal.II. Methamphetamine Lab (1:57)Summary: Tuesday, Henderson County Sheriff’s Office Investigators executed a search warrant issued by Henderson County Judicial District 392nd Judge Scott McKee at a residence in Indian Harbor about a fraud investigation. During the search, Investigators located a methamphetamine lab in production, mail from several homes, and multiple Texas identification cards belonging to citizens.Several subjects were located at the residence and arrested. * Todd Gregory was arrested for manufacturing a controlled substance over two hundred grams and outstanding warrants. * David Walker was arrested for outstanding warrants. * Brittany Burruss was arrested for manufacturing a controlled substance over two hundred grams and fraud. * Summer Bashaw was arrested for manufacturing a controlled substance over two hundred grams. * Stephanie Smith was arrested for manufacturing a controlled substance over two hundred grams. * Tina Bailey was arrested for manufacturing a controlled substance over two hundred grams. * Caleb Cook was arrested for manufacturing a controlled substance over two hundred grams. * Natalie Stiles – Smith was arrested for manufacturing a controlled substance over two hundred grams. * Franky Williams was also arrested for manufacturing a controlled substance over two hundred grams.Extra: Methamphetamine labs have become rare in Henderson County because of the availability of cheap meth from Mexico. Quote: "It's been over 10 years, probably around 12 years, when we were just getting meth lab after meth lab," said Sheriff Hillhouse. "That's when I was working narcotics. That was from 2005 to 2009, so it has been a while."III. First Responders PRCA Rodeo (10:27)Summary: Organizers are excited about the Henderson County First Responders PRCA Rodeo. This year's event is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, April 28-29.Remember: The rodeo is a fundraiser for the Henderson County Peace Officers Association and the Henderson County Fire Chief's Association. 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