Montgomery County detention officer killed in motorcycle crash in Austin County, MCSO says
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office said the 21-year-old officer served with the agency for two years before he was killed in the motorcycle crash.
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21 arrested in Harris County Precinct 4 prostitution investigation
Twenty-one men were arrested Sept. 16 during an undercover prostitution investigation in Harris County Precinct 4, according to the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office.Investigators said the men, who range in age from their early 20s to late 60s, were arrested after alleg...
Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office mourns detention officer killed in Austin County motorcycle crash
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of Detention Officer Anon Vaughn Hoffman, 21, who died in an off-duty motorcycle crash in Austin County on Saturday.Texas DPS said Hoffman was riding a Harley-Davidson motorcycle that collided with a Volkswagen Atlas aro...
Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office mourns the loss of Detention Officer
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office shared the following statement on Saturday, September 19 at 8:57 p.m. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is heartbroken by the loss of Detention Officer Anon Hoffman. Detention Officer Hoffman, 21, passed away today following a motorcycl...
MONTGOMERY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE DETENTION OFFICER DIES IN CRASH
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at approximately 1:05 p.m.atthe intersection of FM 2502 and FM 2754 near Bellville. The preliminary investigation indicates that a 2024 Harley-Dav...
Teen arrested after sexual assault during Magnolia High School football game, MCSO says
A 16-year-old was arrested after he allegedly assaulted a 15-year-old near Magnolia High School's football field during a game, MCSO said.
Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Asks for Prayer After Loss
Montgomery County, Texas Sheriff Wesley Doolittle posted the following statement Saturday afternoon: Please keep the Sheriff’s Office and our employees in your thoughts and prayers. We have experienced an unimaginable loss that will deeply affect our agency and our entire Sheriff...
16-year-old boy dies after being struck while crossing I-45 near Louetta
A 16-year-old boy died after he was struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross the North Freeway near Louetta Road, authorities said.The Harris County Sheriff’s Office said two teens tried to cross the freeway Friday afternoon near the 20400 block of Interstate 45. They made i...
Defendant takes own life on front steps of Montgomery County courthouse before scheduled sentencing
A man in his 70s who was scheduled to enter a plea agreement in court Friday died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound on the front steps outside a courthouse in Conroe, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.Authorities said the man, now identified as 74-ye...
Shooting Investigation in Conroe, No threat to the Public
Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office reported a Shooting Investigation in Conroe on Friday, September 18, 2026 at 9:25 a.m. At approximately 6:00 a.m. today, a man in his 70’s died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound outside the Lee Alworth Building. The individual was sc...
16-year-old boy in critical condition after being struck while crossing I-45 HOV lane near Louetta
A teenage boy was taken to a hospital in critical condition Friday after being struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross the HOV lane on the North Freeway, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.Two 16-year-old boys ran across the freeway in the Louetta and Cypresswoo...
Investigation underway after shooting outside of Lee Alworth building, Conroe Police Dept. says
According to officials, the shooting was self-inflicted by a suspect who was set for sentencing on Friday morning at the Lee Alworth building.
Traffic Alert: I-45 N – Conroe – Wreck
5:20 p.m. I-45 at League Line Road – U-turn lane from northbound to southbound I-45 feeder – crash near Cracker Barrel.
Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is searching for missing person, Christina Jones
Christina was last seen on July 26, 2026, leaving her residence in the 31000 block of Timberloch Trail, Magnolia, Texas. Christina is likely driving a gold or tan 2001 4-door Ford F-150 with a spray-painted front bumper and dark tinted glass. If you know the whereabouts of Christ...
Man killed in hit-and-run crash, search for driver underway, Montgomery County Sheriff's Office says
Investigators said they found the unresponsive man lying in the street after he was reportedly hit by a vehicle, before officials pronounced him dead at the scene....
Traffic Alert: I-45 NB ML – South County – Wreck
8:15 p.m. I-45 northbound HOV lane, just south of Rayford Road – single-vehicle crash
Drones, Flock Cameras Help Conroe Police Catch Stalking Suspect
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TX- A coordinated effort involving Conroe Police Department dispatchers, patrol officers, drone pilots and surveillance technology led to the arrest of a man accused of stalking his ex-girlfriend Saturday afternoon. Around 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Conroe Police resp...
Get ready for the 2027 Conroe Firefighters Foundation Calendar!
Coming Soon! Preorder your calendar now and help support the Conroe Firefighters Foundation. Every purchase helps us continue supporting Conroe firefighters and their families when they need it most. Scan the QR code on the flyer to preorder yours today! https://conroepff.com...
Conroe Police Bust Houston Man for BMV
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TX- Conroe Police arrested a Houston man early Wednesday, after witnesses reported seeing someone breaking into vehicles at the Riverwalk Apartments. Officers responded to the complex after witnesses reported the vehicle burglar in progress and provided a descr...
Conroe Teen Arrested on Multiple Counts of Possession of Child Porn
CONROE, TX- An 18-year-old Conroe man was arrested on five felony counts of possession of child pornography following an investigation by a Detective with Montgomery County Pct. 2 Constable Eason’s Office who is assigned to the Houston Area Internet Crimes Against Children Task F...
Montgomery County deputies searching for suspect who fled from traffic stop near Magnolia
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is asking people who live in the Grand Lake Estates or Two Step Farms neighborhoods to lock their doors and exercise caution as they search for a suspect who fled on foot from a traffic stop Tuesday.The sheriff’s office said Dustin Walden, 2...
Conroe teen charged with five counts of child pornography, court documents say
An investigation determined that 18-year-old Isaiah Brown was identified as a suspect as part of an investigation by the Houston Area Internet Crimes Against Children....
Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Holiday Weekend DWI Task Force Update
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office led this weekend’s countywide DWI Task Force, coordinating with our partner police agencies to keep our roads safe throughout the holiday period. We conducted concentrated enforcement operations across Montgomery County. Over the three‑day w...
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Dickinson police officer rescues driver from burning vehicle on I-45
A Dickinson police officer rescued a driver from a burning vehicle early Wednesday morning after emergency calls came in about a major crash on Interstate 45.Officer Brown arrived near Exit 19 around 2:56 a.m. and found flames coming from the vehicle’s engine area. As the fire sp...
Montgomery County Weather Update: Tropical Storm Edouard approaching landfall at the Texas Louisiana border
On Tuesday, September 1 at 1:33 p.m. the Montgomery County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management shared the following weather update ahead of Tropical Storm Edouard approaching landfall at the Texas Louisiana border. Tropical Storm Edouard is approaching landfall a...
Entergy positions crews to respond to Tropical Storm Edouard; urges customers to prepare and be cautious in aftermath
Entergy Texas says it activated its emergency operations center on Monday and have crews positioned to respond ahead of Tropical Storm Edouard.The company said Monday it has crews rotating shifts for 24-hour response coverage. It has also deployed more than 60 vegetation crews to...
What if Tropical Depression Edouard knocks out your power? What CenterPoint says Houston-area customers should know
Tropical Storm Edouard is bringing strong winds and heavy rain to the Upper Texas Coast Wednesday, and CenterPoint Energy says it is prepared to respond if the storm causes power outages across the Houston area.CenterPoint has mobilized approximately 2,700 frontline workers and c...
What if Tropical Storm Edouard knocks out your power? Here’s what CenterPoint says Houston-area customers should know
Tropical Storm Edouard is bringing strong winds and heavy rain to the Upper Texas Coast Tuesday, and CenterPoint Energy says it is prepared to respond if the storm causes power outages across the Houston area.CenterPoint has mobilized approximately 2,700 frontline workers and con...
CenterPoint Energy activates Emergency Operations Center ahead of tropical disturbance
CenterPoint Energy activated its Emergency Operations Center Monday morning as it prepares for potential impacts from Invest 97L across Southeast Texas, including the Greater Houston area, starting Tuesday.The weather system could bring several inches of heavy rainfall, localized...
CenterPoint Energy activates Emergency Operations Center ahead of Invest 97L
CenterPoint Energy activated its Emergency Operations Center Monday morning as it prepares for potential impacts from Invest 97L across Southeast Texas, including the Greater Houston area, starting Tuesday.The weather system could bring several inches of heavy rainfall, localized...
Montgomery County Jury delivers Life Sentence for Murder
A Montgomery County jury has sentenced Everton A. Edwards, 63, to life in prison after finding him guilty of Murder in the 9th District Court before the Honorable Judge Phil Grant. The case began in the early morning hours of January 12, 2025, when officers from the Conroe Police...
SHERIFF DOOLITTLE’S BED AND BREAKFAST BOOKINGS FOR THURSDAY AUGUST 20, 2026-ALSO MONTGOMERY COUNTY MOST WANTED
Important Reminder Please remember that no employee of the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, jail staff, or legitimate bail bond companies will ever call you to demand immediate payment of any sort. They will not request payment via gift cards, cash, or other unusual methods, n...
SHERIFF DOOLITTLE’S BED AND BREAKFAST BOOKINGS FOR TUESDAY AUGUST 18, 2026-ALSO MONTGOMERY COUNTY MOST WANTED
Important Reminder Please remember that no employee of the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, jail staff, or legitimate bail bond companies will ever call you to demand immediate payment of any sort. They will not request payment via gift cards, cash, or other unusual methods, n...
SHERIFF DOOLITTLE’S BED AND BREAKFAST BOOKINGS FOR WEDNESDAY AUGUST 19, 2026-ALSO MONTGOMERY COUNTY MOST WANTED
Important Reminder Please remember that no employee of the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, jail staff, or legitimate bail bond companies will ever call you to demand immediate payment of any sort. They will not request payment via gift cards, cash, or other unusual methods, n...
Conroe police investigate alleged threats against city officials following Flock camera vote
The allegations come days after the city council voted against putting a measure related to the city's use of Flock license plate reader cameras on the Nov. 3 ballot....
Suspects arrested after woman robbed in Memorial City Mall parking lot, Precinct 5 says
According to investigators, the two suspects started following the woman from the mall's Apple store, where she had just bought a MacBook and other Apple products....
Conroe Police Issue Statement on Threats & Harassment
The Conroe Police Department is investigating reports of threatening and harassing communications directed toward City of Conroe elected officials and staff. Investigators, working collaboratively with our County, State, and Federal law enforcement partners, are diligently workin...
Deputies seize drugs, gun and $30,000 in cash at south Montgomery County smoke shop
Investigators seized nearly seven pounds of marijuana, more than 1,200 grams of THC vape products, over 4,000 grams of THC edibles, a firearm and about $30,000 in cash during a search at a smoke shop on Rayford Road in Montgomery County.The Montgomery County Narcotics Enforcement...
Montgomery County Narcotics Enforcement Team Raids Smoke Shop
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TX- On August 18, members of the Montgomery County Narcotics Enforcement Team, Homeland Security Investigations, and the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Crime Reduction Unit executed a search warrant in south Montgomery County at Exotic Kings Smoke & Vape, l...
Traffic Update: I-45 SB ML – Conroe/RP – HEAVY Traffic After Crash
2:25 p.m. Crash on I-45 southbound main lanes near the San Jacinto River has traffic barely moving and congestion building well inside Loop 336 nearly to Hwy 105. The crash is just north of FM 1488 on the southbound main lanes. Take an alternate route to avoid delays....
Road reopened after crash involving dump truck on US 90-A westbound near Beasley, Fort Bend County Precinct 1 says
A crash involving a dump truck temporarily shut down the westbound lanes of US 90-A near Beasley Road, the Fort Bend County Precinct 1 Constable's Office said....
SHERIFF DOOLITTLE’S BED AND BREAKFAST BOOKINGS FOR MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2026-ALSO MONTGOMERY COUNTY MOST WANTED
Important Reminder Please remember that no employee of the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, jail staff, or legitimate bail bond companies will ever call you to demand immediate payment of any sort. They will not request payment via gift cards, cash, or other unusual methods, n...
CenterPoint Launches Hurricane Safety Week for Houston Customers
CenterPoint Energy launched its “Hurricane Safety and Preparedness Week” Monday, kicking off a week-long campaign aimed at helping Greater Houston customers stay safe and prepared as peak hurricane season gets underway. The campaign highlights the company’s ongoing preparedness e...
Montgomery County deputies rescue theft suspect from burning vehicle after chase, crash
Montgomery County deputies pulled a theft suspect from a burning car after a chase ended in a crash.The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office shared video of the rescue. They said deputies responded to a theft call at the Walmart and saw the suspect fleeing the store on foot.The sus...