East Texas sheriff to resign following arrest, indictment
CANTON, Texas -- An East Texas sheriff said he will resign following his arrest and indictment on allegations that he lied to investigators about witnessing one of his deputies punch a handcuffed inmate in the face.
Van Zandt County Sheriff Steve Hendrix said in a resignation letter that he will step down May 14 after about 18 months on the job, KYTX reported Friday.
Hendrix, along with Chief Deputy Jerry Wood and Sgt. Blake Snell were indicted last month for giving a false statement to a peace officer about the actions of former Chief Deputy Craig Shelton, according to the Van Zandt County District Attorney's Office.
In January, Shelton admitted to the Texas Rangers he hit Nicholas Crouch in September without any justification.
Giving a false statement to a peace officer is a misdemeanor with a jail sentence of up to six months if convicted.
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