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Fugitive arrested in Henderson County
HENDERSON COUNTY – The Henderson County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday announced that a man who is a “wanted fugitive from multiple counties” and a woman were arrested after a narcotics search. According to our news partner KETK, HCSO narcotics investigators and Henderson County Crimes Against Children Task Force officers, searched a residence in Eustace, on County Road 2938.
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Narcotics search leads to multiple arrests and drug seizures in East Texas
HENDERSON COUNTY, Texas — Authorities executed two narcotics searches in Henderson County, resulting in the arrests of three individuals and the seizure of various drugs and firearms.On June 20, 2024, at approximately 4:26 a.m., Narcotics Investigators Jonathan Daille, Jonathan Barrios, and Brad Beddingfield, along with the Henderson County Crimes Against Children Task Force, executed a search warrant at 14751 County Road 2938 in Eustace, Texas. The warrant, issued by 392nd District Judge Scott McKee, led to the arrests of Richard Lee Slay and Katie Lynn Wiggins. Both were found in possession of suspected methamphetamine. Slay, a wanted fugitive from multiple...
Wanted fugitive arrested in Henderson County
HENDERSON COUNTY, Texas (KETK) – The Henderson County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) announced that a man who is a “wanted fugitive from multiple counties” and a woman were arrested after a narcotics search on Thursday. According to the HCSO, at approximately 4:26 a.m. on Thursday, narcotics investigators and the Henderson County Crimes Against Children Task Force […]
Bags of weed lead to arrest of 25-year-old Athens man, authorities say
HENDERSON COUNTY, Texas (KETK) – Marijuana packaged in gallon size bags, rifles and large amounts of money were discovered on Thursday during a home search, the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office said. According to a release, a narcotic search warrant was executed at around 3:34 p.m. at an Athens home where 25-year-old Jordi Pereira was taken […]
FEMA offers free legal assistance for East Texans affected by disasters
EAST TEXAS (KLTV) - Free legal assistance is available to East Texans who were affected by the storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding that took place between April 26 and June 5. Texans with disaster-related legal issues who cannot afford an attorney can call the Texas State Bar Legal Hotline...
Drinking and Driving is a Huge Problem in East Texas with 2023 Stats to Back it Up
It is something that is said over and over in Texas but people seem to not even care, Do Not Get Behind the Wheel of a Car or Truck After Having Alcoholic Drinks. You Do Not drive better when you're buzzed or drunk. You Do Not have full control of your body when you're buzzed or drunk. You Will put yourself, anyone in your vehicle and anyone on the road with you in danger when you're buzzed or drunk. Despite all of this, we still have a major problem with alcohol related crashes and fatalities in East Texas.
Athens man arrested with weed, rifles and money
HENDERSON COUNTY – Marijuana packaged in gallon size bags, rifles and large amounts of money were discovered on Thursday during a home search, the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office said. According to a release, a narcotic search warrant was executed at around 3:34 p.m. at an Athens home where 25-year-old Jordi Pereira was taken into custody.
Henderson County Man Jailed For Sexual Assault
The Henderson County Crimes Against Children Task Force, Narcotics Investigators and Special Assignment deputies executed a search warrant at a home in Brownsboro Wednesday and arrested 79-year-old Billy Lide for Continuous Sexual Assault of a Child. Additional charges are pending for felony delivery of a controlled substance or marijuana to a minor.
79-year-old arrested in East Texas for sex crimes against a child
HENDERSON COUNTY, Texas (KETK) – A 79-year-old man was arrested in Henderson County on Wednesday for continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14-years-old. Billy Lide, 79 of Brownsboro, was arrested after officials said the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office Crimes Against Children Task Force, Narcotics Investigators and Special Assignment deputies executed a search warrant at […]
Brownsboro man charged with child sex crimes
HENDERSON COUNTY — A 79-year-old man was arrested in Henderson County on Wednesday for continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14-years-old. According to our news partner KETK, Billy Lide, of Brownsboro, was arrested after officials said the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office Crimes Against Children Task Force, Narcotics Investigators and Special Assignment deputies executed a search warrant at a home on CR 3410 in Brownsboro.
Brownsboro man accused of sexual abuse of a young child arrested in Henderson County
HENDERSON COUNTY, Texas — A Henderson County man was arrested Wednesday for sexual abuse of a child, according to the Henderson County Sheriff's Office. Billy Lide, 79, of Brownsboro, was arrested following a search warrant conducted by the Henderson County Sheriff's Office Crimes Against Children Task Force, Narcotics Investigators and Special Assignment Deputies. The Henderson County Sheriff's Office allegedly found probable cause while searching his home that led to an arrest warrant being issued.
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