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Residents urge independent review after veteran—s arrest and other social‑media prosecutions in Hood County
Summary
Multiple residents spoke at the Hood County Commissioners Court Nov. 12, urging an independent review of arrests they say targeted political speech after a veteran, Colton Crodinger, was arrested over a social‑media post. Speakers called for a public audit and policy review of the sheriff—s office and detention practices.
Several Hood County residents used the public‑comment period at the Nov. 12 Hood County Commissioners Court to press elected officials for action after a string of recent arrests they say reflected political targeting.
Greg Harrell, who identified himself as a county Republican chairman, said the arrests have made people ‘‘afraid of retribution’’ and urged the court to help end what he called a pattern of prosecutions that target people because of perceived political views. ‘‘This has to stop,’’ Harrell said, listing local names whose mugshots he said circulated on social media.
Monica Brown, who described the arrested man, Colton Crodinger,…
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