BURTON HIGH SCHOOL CAREER DAY 2018
Burton High school students pose with Deputy Eric Perez, Lt. Freddie Hatch, Principal Steenken.
Burton students listen to Lt. Freddie Hatch discuss his job responsibilities and answer questions.
Deputy Eric Perez, D.P.S. Aircraft Lieutenant Freddie Hatch, Burton High School Principal Karen Steenken, and Sheriff Hanak at the Burton High School football field in April for career day.
The youth group, pastor, and members of the Cornerstone Church of Brenham delivered cookies for each deputy at the Washington County Sheriff's Office.
The Colby Hill family of Frisco, Texas stopped by the Washington County Sheriff's Office for a visit and a thank you to our officers. Brenham High School graduate and Frisco Police Sergeant Colby Hill was the photographer.
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Long time supporter of law enforcement Wayne Hueske dropped by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office today to deliver amazing barbecue for the entire staff. What a great gesture!
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Sheriff Hanak and Burton Police Chief Greg Rolling and several old west gunfighters get together in Burton on Saturday, March 17, 2018 for Texas Ranger Day. This annual event has something for everyone to include a bar-b-q cook-off, music, exhibits, silent auction, and games for the kids.
Deputy Dairius Smith received the Brenham Post 7104 V.F.W. Officer of the Year Award on 03-02-2018 for the Washington County Sheriff's Office. Pictured with him is Sheriff Otto Hanak
On 02-13-2018, staff members of Associated Credit Union of Texas, the Brenham Branch, cooked burgers and boudin for the employees of the Washington County Sheriff's Office. Also shown are members of the Washington County Sheriff's Office. The lunch was provided as an appreciation gift to those men and women who risk their lives daily to protect our citizens and visitors.
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Members of the Sheriff's Office Special Response Team and the Washington County EMS Tactical Medics after a recent training session.
Melanie Holton of Century 21 – Holton Realty delivered a food tray to the Washington County Sheriff's Office on National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. Pictured alongside is Sheriff Otto Hanak who is grateful for the support.
Supporter Lee Ann Upton stops by to deliver Christmas snacks to the Washington County jail staff on December 18, 2017.
Sheriff Hanak and the Citizens on Patrol were recently presented with hand-carved plaques for their support and assistance with the Somerville Lakeloons 2017 Annual Toy Run. From left to right are Johnny Hill, Sheriff Hanak, COP Larry Neveux, COP Doss Pruitt, along with J.D. Brast and Bruce Turner on the back row.
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Mya Lewis, representing the Brenham Belles, stopped by to spread some Christmas cheer and to thank the deputies for the job they do. |
Congratulations to Sgt. Mark Morales who recently received the MADD "Heroes of the Highway" award in recognition for his dedication and outstanding work in DWI enforcement in Washington County.
Members of Girl Scout Troop 52 stopped in to present the Sheriff's Office with a gift of goodies as a show of their appreciation for the job that the staff does to protect and serve the citizens of Washington County.
Sheriff Otto Hanak, Corporal Lance Weiss – B.P.D., Lieutenant Brian Barina, BHS Freshman Traelan Nickerson, and Tactical Flight Agent Justin Lopez stop in at the Brenham airport for fuel and to say hello to Traelan.
Sheriff Hanak accepting a $2,500.00 donation from Representatives Al Prescott and Chuck Kingsley of the Meadows of Chappell Hill Landowners Association as a gesture of appreciation for law enforcement and the tough duties they perform daily.
Ralph Fisher of Swiss Alp, Texas, longtime supporter of law enforcement, first responders, and classroom instructors stopped by the Washington County Sheriff's Office to extend his gratitude to our deputies and clerical staff. He also presented Sheriff Hanak with a gift to be used in an emergency. Ralph is as former classroom teacher, bull rider, bull fighter, and member of the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame.
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Sheriff Hanak, Lt. Mark Whidden, Sharon Mele and husband Tuolumne County Sheriff Jim Mele of Sonora, California stopped in Brenham on their way back home after Sheriff Mele graduated from the F.B.I. Academy in Quantico, Va on 03-17-2017. |
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Sheriff Hanak and members of the Sheriff's Office stand before their newly purchased mobile evidence trailer which is to be used for major crime scenes and emergency situations. The trailer was purchased with donated funds given by citizens of Washington County.
On March 7th, 2017, Sheriff Hanak paid a visit to the residents and staff at Brenham Nursing and Rehabilitation.
On March 7th, 2017, Sheriff Hanak paid a visit to the residents and staff at Brenham Nursing and Rehabilitation.
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Troopers Marcus Mathis and Mason Hartnett pose with family members after their recent graduation from the DPS Academy. Trooper Mathis is the son of Sergeant Floyd Mathis and Trooper Hartnett is the husband of Administrative Assistant Ashley Hartnett. Congratulations to them and their families!
Sheriff Hanak accepts a monetary donation from David Ferguson of Martha's Bloomers in Navasota, TX. Martha's Bloomers recently sponsored a "Benefit the Blue" event which raised funds for area law enforcement agencies.
Sheriff Hanak with Raquel Rivera, mother to Administrative Assistant Ashley Hartnett. Mrs. Rivera prepared a special birthday lunch for Ashley and the Sheriff's Office.
Members of the Associated Credit Union of Texas recently prepared lunch for members of the Sheriff's Office as an expression of their appreciation.
Jim and Sue Wass, parents of fallen Deputy Donald Wass, stopped by on National Law Enforcement Appreciation day to present the Washington County Sheriff's Office with lunch.
The family of Deputy Sheriff Adam Sowders stopped by the Washington County Sheriff's Office on Law Enforcement Appreciation Day to provide a gift in Remembrance of Washington County Deputy Donald Wass and Burleson County Deputy Adam Sowders, both of whom gave their lives protecting us all.
Sheriff Hanak pictured with Gail Pennybacker, Instructor of Communications, Training Division of the F.B.I. National Academy, Quantico, Virginia stopped by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office while in town visiting her Brenham family
Longtime supporter of Law Enforcement and retired Texas school educator Gilbert Brown dropped by to extend his gratitude to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office.
Longtime supporter and friend of Law Enforcement David Hermann with Sheriff Hanak after a visit offering his appreciation for the job our officers do daily.
SHERIFF'S OFFICE FORMER MARINES CELEBRATE MARINE CORPS' BIRTHDAY
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Cory Flencher and Pat Lueckemeyer of Citizen's State Bank presented gift cards to the deputies as a show of appreciation for their service and dedication to the citizens of Washington County.
Friends, Luis and Rafael Jaramillo, of Panama and Houston, Texas recently stopped by the Sheriff's Office for a visit.
Deputy Johnson bought backpacks and some school supplies for these kids....the kids stated they could not afford all the school supplies.
2016 FLOOD
On May 26, 2016, our community experienced devastating and historic flooding resulting in the loss of life and property. Thousands of our citizens were left without electricity and water. Many lost some or all of their personal possessions.
Special thanks to the following agencies for their response to this disaster. The Brenham Police and Fire Departments, Washington County E.M.S., our staff at the Sheriff’s office, the Burton Police Department, Texas Task Force Water Rescue Squads, TX DOT, Washington County Road and Bridge, Washington County Dispatch, all Citizens on Patrol, the State and Local Emergency Management Operations, the area Volunteer Fire Departments, those who provided meals and drinks, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Game Wardens and aircraft operations, the DPS Troopers and supervisors, the Texas DPS aircraft operations, and the families who supported these men and women.
During this flood and post flood cleanup operations, our citizens, our friends, our neighbors, our classmates and our relatives including Jimmy Wayne Schaeffer, Darren Charles Mitchell, Lela Holland, Pyarali Umatiya, and Jarrett Halfmann unfortunately lost their lives. It is our hope that God will remain watchful over these families and provide them with healing as we continue to pray for them.
Lastly, I ask that we all continue to pray for the families of those that have suffered personal tragedy in not only our county but in other areas of our State and Country. God bless our County, our State and our Nation.
Respectfully,
Sheriff Otto H. Hanak
Sheriff Hanak with Sergeant Stephen Woodard (left) and Sergeant Jimmy Morgan (right). Congratulations to them on their recent promotion.
Andy and Karen Anderson (pictured with Sheriff Hanak) recently stopped by to show their appreciation of the Sheriff's Office and the work they did during the devastating flood.
.Pictured with Sheriff Hanak is long time law enforcement supporter and Brenham businessman Kenneth L. Finch. Mr. Finch is the owner of International Discount Mattress of Brenham and the International Brenham Water Company. Mr. Finch recently donated a pallet of bottled water to the Washington County Sheriff's Office