As you gear up to ring in the New Year this evening 🎆 , just a friendly reminder that our officers 🚔 will be out in full force, and our jail has a few vacancies! Unless you’re eager to kick off 2025 with some fingerprints, a mugshot, and a towing bill 🚘 , it might be a good idea to plan for a designated driver or an Uber. Remember, we have a zero-tolerance policy for drunk 🍺 driving, and if we stop you, you might just find yourself on an unexpected adventure—one that doesn’t involve confetti 🎉 or champagne 🍾! So, let’s raise our glasses responsibly and celebrate safely. Wishing everyone a fun and safe New Year’s celebration! #goodbye2024hello2025 #nomugshotshere #SipSipHoorayButNotInTheCar #KeepThePartyOffTheRoad

Well folks, we told you we couldn’t fix stupid but we could arrest it… and here is the proof. We recently reached out to you, our online detectives 🕵️‍♀️ and asked for this thief to be identified… if you recall this genius took his own picture with a stolen cellular trail camera 📸 that he took while breaking into a house; well you all showed up and flooded us with tips. Today, we arrested Mark Ervin CROOK 🤔 who was charged with Felony Breaking & Entering and Felony Larceny after Breaking & Entering, Crook was awarded with a complimentary stay in the ole gray bar hotel for his accomplishments ⭐️ . Ironically he seems to be living up to his last name. #Gotcha #WelcomeToTheJailhouse #CaughtTheCROOK #DontBeACrook #SantasNaughtyList

🚧ATTENTION🚧… these signs do not say “Welcome Tourist” or “Welcome Disaster Lookers” these signs are in place for your safety, the safety of the construction workers and the safety of the emergency personnel who are actively working in this area. Go around these signs and our officers 🚓 will issue you a citation 🎫 , warnings will not be given. This area is open only to residents, emergency responders and essential personnel. #KeepOut #SafetyFirst #RoadClosedForAReason #CitationsCostYouMoney #SpendADayInCourt

Sending a HUGE shoutout to the heroes who were working around the clock at the 911 center when Hurricane Helene hit Henderson County. ⛈️🌪️ These incredible individuals answered over 10,000 emergency calls in just the first few days, working on 15-30 minute naps to keep us safe until help came from across the state to give them a break. These men and women are the unseen voices behind the 911 calls, the ones who step up when people are facing the worst moments of their lives. Some even stayed at the center despite their own homes suffering severe damage, putting the community first. Let’s give them the massive THANK YOU they deserve! 🙌❤️ Not pictured: Glen LaFever and Desiree Vachon #HurricaneHeroes #911Dispatchers #CommunityFirst

‼️URGENT MESSAGE: Significant flooding is expected along the French Broad River Valley. Impacts are expected to exceed those from the 2004 storms Francis & Ivan and potentially exceed the Flood of 1916. Residents within the 500-year floodplain in Etowah, Mills River and Fletcher should make plans to evacuate as the river is expected to continue to rise over the next 24 hours. CHECK THE FLOOD MAPS NOW by visiting the Emergency Information Page at: hendersoncountync.gov/em additional storm information such as road conditions, shelter information and call center details can be found on that page.

In a world where the badge often symbolizes authority and duty, let’s not forget the people behind it. Every officer who wears that badge is a person with their own journey, challenges, and aspirations. Officers are just like you. They are fathers, mothers, brothers, sisters, sons, daughters, and friends. Officers have names just like you. They have special interests and dreams just like you. It’s easy to see law enforcement as a distant, monolithic entity, but at its heart, it’s made up of individuals committed to making our communities safer and better. By showing the faces behind the uniform, we bridge the gap between law enforcement and the communities they serve.🤝👮‍♂️👮‍♀️ #humanizethebadge #communityconnection #UnderstandingAndRespect #BehindTheBadge

Today marks the end of an era in Henderson County as our very own legend, Tim Griffin, hangs up his badge after 35 years of fighting crime and keeping the peace. Tim has spent over three decades putting the citizens of this county before himself, and now, as he rides off into the sunset, he's trading his gun and badge for a firehose and a well-deserved recliner. But don’t think for a second that Tim is slowing down—he’s just swapping out one heroic uniform for another as he joins the ranks of the Etowah Horseshoe Fire Department 🚒. While Tim will be catching some well-earned shut-eye 😴 on his firefighter 👨🏼‍🚒 shifts, you can rest easy knowing our patrol guys 🚓 will be keeping an eye on him during the night. So here’s to Tim Griffin—a true lawman 👮🏻‍♂️and now, a dedicated firefighter 👨🏼‍🚒 . Enjoy the new chapter, Tim. And hey, don’t get too comfortable in that recliner—we know you’re not one to sit still for long! #themanthemyththelegend #TrueServant #NoBiggerHeart #WeWillMissYou #AlwaysHCSOFamily

Huge shoutout to WHKP 1450 AM for recognizing the Henderson County 911 Center as this week’s Hometown Hero!! The men and women who staff this center really are heroes! These folks are the calm be during the storm, and the true FIRST first responders during an emergency. Our PIO and Telecommunicator of 16 years, Stephanie Brackett and Telecommunicator, Cpl. Shanna Dotson were in studio this morning to accept the Hometown Hero recognition on behalf of the 911 center. Listen to their radio interview using the link below!! #NPSTW #911WhatIsYourEmergency #HometownHeroes buzzsprout.com/1879460/14918…

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You may know him as Deputy Branch Connally🤠 from the hit series Longmire... Well, now you have an opportunity to meet him and watch an exclusive private showing of his new movie 'Far Haven'. Join us on Thursday November 16th at the Main Event on Main Street in Downtown Hendersonville for an evening you won't soon forget. Doors open at 6pm and the movie🎥🍿 will start at 7pm... Proceeds from this exclusive showing will benefit the new non-profit Henderson County Heroes. Only a limited number of tickets remain, click the link below to purchase yours today!!! eventbrite.com/e/exclusive-s…

When emergencies like the wildfire in Edneyville happen, the Sheriffs App is the best way to stay up to date with what is happening in our county. This app is used to send updates on certain incidents, emergency alerts, weather alerts and much much more.. oh, and you can even view the current inmate confinements right from the app. It is FREE and is the primary system we use to communicate with the community. Visit the App Store or Google Play Store and search “Henderson County Sheriff” CHECK IT OUT!!!

‼️ The Henderson County Sheriff’s Office is asking for assistance locating two missing juveniles. ‼️ Marbella Saldivar Lopez, Hispanic female, 15 years old (pictured 1st) Briseyda Jaqueline Lopez, Hispanic female, 17 years old (pictured 2nd) The missing juveniles were last seen on November 3rd at their residence on Drake St. in Hendersonville, NC. They are believed to be with an individual named Sammy somewhere in the Asheville area. If you know the whereabouts of these juveniles please contact the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office at 828-697-4912.

Update reference the donations, the drop off location has now been moved to Fruitland Baptist Church at 150 College St. Hendersonville The fire suppression efforts continue. As of now no structures appear to be in any immediate danger, however, it is believed that at least one small structure was destroyed on top Of Bald Mtn. Anyone wanting to donate items are asked to bring items included in the following list : Sandwich meat, and bread Lip balm, Protein bars, Beef jerky and sealed beef snacks, Beanie weenie, Hydration drinks, Energy drinks, Liquid IV Individual condiment packs, and Uncrustables, sandwich and brown bags, and individual bags of chips, and bandanas.

Due to hazardous fire conditions an outdoor burning ban is in effect for Henderson County as of November 4th at 9PM.  Under authority of the Henderson County Code, Section 78-16.1 all outdoor burning is prohibited in areas within 100 feet of a structure.     The Henderson County burning ban shall remain in effect until conditions improve and the ban is cancelled.   Further information can be obtained by contacting the Fire Marshals Office at 828-697-4728.

‼️Numerous WNC fire departments 🚒, along with the forest service, have resumed intense operations against the brush fire 🔥 in the Green Mountain Rd/Kyles Creek Rd vicinity. For the sake of effective and safe firefighting activities, the public not residing in the immediate should avoid the this area🚧.

Edneyville Fire & Rescue is currently battling a large brush fire in the Green Mountain Rd area of Henderson County. Presently, this fire is not expected to endanger any residences, but we ask that you please avoid the area of Green Mountain Rd so that fire crews can operate without obstructions.

Who is ready to get their spook on 👻 🎃 🦇 🕷️… Main Street Hendo on Halloween is the place to be… You don’t want to miss Treat Street 2023!!! 🍭 🍬#hendersoncountyparksandrec #trickortreat #bringthelilgobblinstotown #boo #FREEEVENTandFREECANDY

‼Henderson County 911 is hiring‼ Are you looking for a rewarding career where you will have great pay and awesome benefits? Do you want to make a difference in your community? Are you ready to “answer the call?” ☎️ Contact us today!!! #911jobs #nowhiring #applytoday #telecommunicator #savealife #bethevoice

‼️ Henderson County 911 is hiring ‼️ Emergency dispatchers are the unseen heroes, providing invaluable assistance to Police, Fire, and EMS in responding to emergencies, and helping citizens through their most difficult moments. The 911 center is actively seeking highly motivated individuals. No two days are alike!!! If this sounds like you and you want to make a difference in your community, Apply today sheriffhendersoncounty.com/ #911dispatchers #firstfirstresponders💛🖤 #calminthechaos

***Press Release*** On September 13th, 2023, Detectives with the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit began an investigation into reports of incest between a father and his biological daughter. During the investigation items were collected and after a search warrant was executed, photos and videos containing evidence of incest along with other child sexual abuse material were found. As a result of the extensive investigation, Detectives with the Major Crimes Unit have made the following arrest. Bruce Eric Holloman, 08/07/1983 Charges: Incest, 2nd Degree Sexual Exploitation of a Minor x40 Holloman is currently being held in the Henderson County Detention Center under a $1,600,500.00 secured bond. “To preserve the integrity of this investigation, no further information will be given pending adjudication of this case.”