Local police officers and an investigator have been recognized by the Oklahoma Office of the Attorney General (OAG) for apprehending one of Oklahoma's top 10 fugitives in Whitney in October. Whitney authorities became involved in the case on October 22, after the police department was notified that a wanted subject, 59-year-old Melvin Joe Stevenson, had … Continue reading WPD recognized for top 10 fugitive arrest
Tag: Hill County Jail
Court appoints replacement for resigning JP
The Hill County Commissioners Court accepted the upcoming resignation of Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace Shane Brassell and appointed his replacement during a regular meeting held Tuesday, December 10. Brassell is leaving his position effective 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, December 31, to begin serving the county as jail captain under Hill County Sheriff-Elect Hunter Barnes. … Continue reading Court appoints replacement for resigning JP
Jail receives Certificate of Compliance
The Hill County Jail is back in compliance with minimum jail standards after a recent re-inspection conducted by the Texas Commission on Jail Standards (TCJS). According to a letter delivered to Hill County Sheriff Rodney Watson from TCJS Executive Director Brandon Wood earlier this month, all deficiencies have been corrected, and the jail was issued … Continue reading Jail receives Certificate of Compliance
SO says most issues fixed after recent jail inspection
The Hill County jail was listed as non-compliant by the Texas Commission on Jail Standards (TCJS) last week after a recent inspection. Chief Deputy Scott Robinson said last week that the majority of issues found during the inspection have been corrected. According to TCJS documents, five minimum standards were violated in the most recent inspection. … Continue reading SO says most issues fixed after recent jail inspection
Man charged with murder after shooting
Editor: Shannon Cottongame June 23, 2022 The Hill County Sheriff’s Office has charged a man with murder after a fatal shooting that occurred in Abbott Friday, June 17. Nicholas Charassri According to reports, the shooting was reported by a 9-1-1 caller just after 5 p.m., and deputies responded to the scene in the 400 block … Continue reading Man charged with murder after shooting
Hill County Jail passes inspection
Editor: Shannon Cottongame March 30, 2022 The Texas Commission on Jail Standards inspected the Hill County Jail Thursday, March 10, and presented a certificate of compliance to Hill County officials. “This was all possible due to the excellent correctional staff that we have that had to overcome many obstacles and challenges of the past year … Continue reading Hill County Jail passes inspection
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