HENDERSON COUNTY, Texas — The Henderson County Sheriff's Office has released an artist's sketch of a suspect wanted for assaulting a deputy last week, which spurred an overnight manhunt.
HENDERSON COUNTY, Texas — The Henderson County Sheriff's Office has released an artist's sketch of a suspect wanted for assaulting a deputy last week, which spurred an overnight manhunt.
The Henderson County Crime Stoppers is offering a reward up to $5,000 for information which leads to the arrest of the man.
“If you see this man, call us,” Hillhouse said. “He is dangerous. Assume he is armed with the handgun he had when he assaulted the Deputy. Do not approach him. Call us.”
"Thursday night last week, a Deputy approached the man, who was acting suspiciously, as he walked along a road south of Leagueville," stated a released from the department. "During questioning, the white male brandished a pistol, struck the Deputy in the face and fled the scene."
The deputy was treated and released from East Texas Medical Center in Athens, Texas.
The wanted man is of average height, weighing between 140 and 160 pounds, and has a tattoo on his upper right arm, above the elbow.
“We will find him and bring him to justice,” stated Hillhouse. “So far, people have been very helpful, providing us with scores of tips and leads. I am hopeful this sketch will help us finally identify this wanted man.”