Philipsburg:--- Police Spokesman Inspector Ricardo Henson was placed under the radar by members of the community some months ago when it became known that his 28 year old son Brian Henson might be involved in criminal activities. Some months ago young Henson was arrested when it was believed that he snatched someone's gold chain. On another occasion, Brian Henson was arrested when police found a gun in his vehicle that was parked on Pond Island.A few weeks ago Police arrested Brian Henson along with another person after trailing suspected robbers that were targeting jewelry stores. The investigation is still ongoing and Brian Henson remains in pre-trial detention. Police and the colleagues of Ricardo Henson searched his home shortly after they arrested his son. A police radio was found among the younger Henson's belongings while an illegal firearm was found in his car.
SMN News asked Inspector Henson how the arrest of his son affected him as a police officer and a parent. The Police Spokesman said that it is an unfortunate situation to be in. However, he made clear that his son is a grown man of 28 years old and if it is proven that his son is guilty of the crimes he is accused of then he will have to face the consequences of his actions. "As a parent I want to let everyone know that we, "my wife and I" have done everything to raise our son correctly and to put him on the right track but if he chose otherwise then he will have to face the consequences of his actions if he is proven guilty. I would like to say one thing, having to be in this situation is not a very nice feeling but I have to continue to do the things I have to do." Henson said it hurts somewhat but the pain is going away slowly. He assured the members of the media that he loves his son very much and he will do whatever he has to do for him.
"You people know me and you know what I stand for, I am totally innocent of any wrong doing regarding my son," Henson said. The police spokesman then told reporters after the press conference that was held on Sunday that the situation is affecting his entire family. "As the husband and father I am forced to deal with the situation on all fronts. This is affecting my wife who is the mother of my son very much as well as my two other children both of whom are police officers. Henson said one thing he wants to tell parents is that they should not to provide children with everything they want. "My son got everything, I gave my children everything, they did not have to buy anything. My son was living at home with us and he did not have to contribute. I take blame for this because if he had to contribute by paying his dues he would not have found the time to do the things he is accused of. Henson further explained that while several persons have said a lot about the ongoing investigation and the arrest of his son no one has ever approached him and asked him about it.
