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Motorcyclist killed in crash on N. Sam Houston Parkway near Fairbanks, Harris County Precinct 4 says
All eastbound lanes have reopened on Beltway 8 near Gessner Road after a motorcycle crash, according to Houston TranStar.
PRECINCT 4 DEPUTY AND K-9 UNINJURED IN CRASH
At 2:30 pm Sunday afternoon a Montgomery County Precinct 4 K-9 unit was attempting to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation at FM 1485 and SH 242. With lights and siren, he approached the intersection, and the driver continued south just as the light went amber. A Ford pickup, w...
Should Flock cameras stay in Conroe? Voters could get the final say
More than 50 automated license plate reader cameras are positioned around Conroe, quietly capturing information from vehicles traveling through the city.Some residents say the cameras make them feel safer. Others see them as an invasion of privacy.“I think if it involves everybod...
Nearly two dozen people charged in Montgomery County retail theft operation
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office said a targeted, 4-day operation led to 23 arrests. Deputies also recovered thousands of dollars in stolen merchandise.The sheriff’s office Crime Reduction Unit said deputies worked with local retailers and loss-prevention teams from Aug. 4 ...
Texas schools are required to have silent panic alerts. Here’s how one Houston-area district is using them
When seconds count during a school emergency, how quickly can a teacher get help?In Deer Park ISD, the answer is supposed to be just a few clicks.The district is already using wearable Raptor badges that allow staff to discreetly alert others during an emergency — whether it’s a ...
Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office partners with TxDOT in Intoxicated Driver Mobilization enforcement Aug. 14-Sept. 7
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), is participating in the Intoxicated Driver Mobilization enforcement, a statewide initiative running from August 14th through September 7th. This campaign focuses on reducin...
23-year-old man gets life in prison for sexually assaulting pregnant convenience store clerk in Conroe
A 23-year-old man was sentenced to life in prison for a violent attack on a pregnant convenience store clerk in Conroe in April 2025.The Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office says Logan Michael Parker will have to spend at least 30 years behind bars before being eligible f...
MCSO Recovers Remains Believed To Be Those of Missing EMC Woman
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TX- The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, working with Texas Search and Rescue, recovered human remains believed to be those of missing New Caney resident Maria Ortiz. While definitive identification through dental records is expected later this week, prelimi...
Former Montgomery County Jail detention officer arrested for assault of inmate, sheriff's office says
Investigators said the now-former detention officer assaulted a 25-year-old inmate while working in the Montgomery County Jail.
Motorcyclist injured after refusing to stop for DPS trooper, crashing into barriers on I-45
A motorcyclist was critically injured Saturday night after a high-speed crash on the North Freeway while troopers tried to stop the rider, the Texas Department of Public Safety said.DPS said a trooper spotted a motorcycle traveling at a high rate of speed without a license plate ...
Breaking: Suspect Crashes While Fleeing on I-45 on a Motorcycle
Around 7:30 p.m., DPS was reportedly in pursuit of a felony suspect who fled on a motorcycle. The suspect had changed directions at least once trying to lose law enforcement, and was northbound on the main lanes of I-45, directly beneath south Loop 610 when he struck something, c...
FATAL CRASH ON I-45
1 PM-An auto pedestrian crash has turned fatal on I-45 southbound at the 112-mile (south side of Huntsville) marker. In front of the Ford Dealership.
Family files wrongful death lawsuit following June 2026 death of MCSO deputy on I-45
Deputy Erika Serrato's family filed a suit almost two months after the MCSO deputy was hit and killed while assisting with a DWI crash on I-45.
Family of fallen Montgomery County Deputy Erika Serrato files wrongful death lawsuit over fatal I-45 crash
The family of fallen Montgomery County Sheriff’s Deputy Erika Serrato has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against a commercial driver and several companies, alleging negligence led to the 24-year-old deputy’s death while she was working a crash scene on Interstate 45.According to ...
Gov. Abbott orders audit of data center projects before they can connect to Texas power grid
Gov. Greg Abbott is directing state regulators to conduct a comprehensive audit of data center projects seeking to connect to the Texas power grid, saying the review is necessary to protect the state’s electric reliability as demand continues to surge.Abbott announced Monday that...
AIRCRAFT EMERGENCY-CONROE
9:15 AM- CONROE HAS DISPATCHED FIRE EQUIPMENT TO THE CONROE AIRPORT-REPORT OF AN AIRCRAFT (MOONEY SUPER 21) WITH A GEAR NOT EXTENDING. 921AM-HAND CRANKED GEAR DOWN-SAFELY ONTHE GROUND...
Fire Traffic Alert: I-45 SB – South County – Three-Car Crash w/ Fire
4:05 p.m. I-45 southbound near the Harris County Line, south of Rayford/Sawdust – multiple-vehicle wreck w/ fire – (Right two lanes and right shoulder)...
13-year-old dead after possible medical emergency in north Harris County, Precinct 4 deputies say
A 13-year-old is dead after a possible medical emergency in north Harris County on Thursday, according to the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable's Office....
MONTGOMERY COUNTY PRECINCT 4 K-9 “JOKER” TAKES A BITE OUT OF CRIME
Wednesday night, about 10 p.m., DPs attempted to stop a motorcycle on I-69 near FM 1485. The driver fled to Loop 494, then down Loop 494 to West Heritage. In the curve at Oak Lane, he wrecked the bike and fled on foot. Constable Hayden had a Task Force of 50 officers working. The...
Montgomery County commissioners discuss fire and safety updates, proposed jail site
Montgomery County officials discussed a plan for mobile emergency response barriers to better implement traffic safety.
Montgomery County Emergency Management Team Deployed to Texas Coastal Bend as Nueces River Flooding Threatens Live Oak and McMullen Counties
Several members of the Montgomery County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management remain deployed across Texas, helping fellow Texans recover from the devastating flooding earlier this month, with the team currently operating in the Texas Coastal Bend as floodwaters f...
Sheriff Doolittle Welcomes Six New Hires and Congratulates Three Promotions at Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office
Montgomery County Sheriff Doolittle and the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office announced the addition of six new team members and the promotion of three current employees this week. The six new hires include five Detention Officers and one Dispatcher, all joining the agency to he...
CONROE AIRCRAFT EMERGENCY *UPDATED*
UPDATE 10:35 a.m. The pilot hand-cranked the landing gear to the down position. The aircraft is now safely on the ground. 9:45 AM- CONROE FIRE CREWS ARE STANDING BY AS A BEECH V35B BONANZA SINGLE-ENGINE AIRCRAFT HAS A LANDING GEAR THAT WON’T COME DOWN. HE IS CURRENTLY WORKING ON ...
Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Lieutenant Leslie McCauley Graduates from LEMIT Command College
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is congratulating Lieutenant Leslie McCauley on her graduation from the Bill Blackwood Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas Command College, Class #105. The Sheriff’s Office commended McCauley for her dedication to professional grow...
MCSO TAKES DOWN BENNETTE ESTATES DOPE HOUSE
The Montgomery County Narcotics Enforcement Team, in partnership with the Department of Public Safety, recently concluded a targeted investigation into the illegal sale of methamphetamine in Conroe, Texas. The joint operation was initiated in direct response to complaints and inf...
Montgomery County firefighter arrested for controlled substance, tampering with evidence after crash involving 4 vehicles, Conroe police say
An off-duty Montgomery County firefighter was arrested for possessing a controlled substance and tampering with evidence after a multi-vehicle crash, Conroe police said....
Off-Duty Firefighter Arrested for Tampering With Evidence at Fatal-Type Four-Vehicle Crash in Conroe
On Thursday, July 23, 2026, at approximately 7:41 p.m., officers with the Conroe Police Department responded to a major crash involving four vehicles at the intersection of Avenue M Extension and Cedar Way Street. Upon arrival, Conroe PD patrol officers, the Conroe Fire Departmen...
Spa worker arrested, accused of assaulting woman during massage in Magnolia, MCSO says
Montgomery County deputies said 29-year-old Bradley Orton had been previously arrested for an indecent assault case in 2022 before the alleged incident this month....
Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office arrests Massage Therapist in Magnolia
Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a suspect following an investigation into an indecent assault at a local spa in Magnolia, Texas. On July 3, 2026, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a 911 call regarding an indecent assault. Deputies met with a...
Suspect arrested, charged in brother's shooting death in Montgomery County, sheriff's office says
A suspect was detained after shooting and killing his brother in Montgomery County, the sheriff's office said.
Trial underway for man accused of killing Harris County Precinct 5 deputy constable and her daughter in fiery crash
The trial is underway for the man accused of causing the crash that killed a Harris County Precinct 5 deputy constable and her young daughter in 2024.On the second day of testimony, Harris County Precinct 5 Assistant Chief Deputy took the stand as prosecutors continued presenting...
Breaking: Homicide Investigation Underway in East Montgomery County
PORTER TX- Just before 8 a.m. Tuesday, Deputies with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call from someone who said he shot his own brother. Deputies rushed to the home in the 20700 block of Kenswick Park Drive and confirmed the call was true. Fire and EMS a...
Traffic Alert: FM 1485 – Conroe – Wreck, Closure
6:50 p.m. FM 1485 between Hwy 105 E. and the railroad tracks – wreck and temporary road closure at the crash
What MCSO redacted: Policy raises new questions about traffic stop that ended in arrest
A routine traffic stop over a turn signal and dim license plate lights ended with a Montgomery County woman being arrested. Now, an unredacted sheriff’s office policy obtained by KPRC 2 is raising new questions about whether the deputy followed required procedures.40-year-old Eli...
MCSO CONTINUES INVESTIGATION INTO FATAL CRASH
Just after midnight Saturday morning, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Crash Investigation Team was dispatched to a fatal crash on FM 1486 between Hall Drive North and Hall Drive South. Initial investigation showed a motorcycle was southbound on FM 1486 and turning onto Hal...
Conroe Crash Takes Life of Local Teen
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TX- Just after 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Conroe Police responded to a crash in the 200 block of N. Loop 336 E. that ultimately resulted in a fatality. When Officers arrived at the scene of the collision involving a car and pickup truck, they found car’s passenger was...
MCSO Thanks Agencies Involved in UP CARES Initiative
From MCSO: Thank you to the Multi-Agency Task Force for their dedication to rail safety in Montgomery County!The recent UP CARES (Union Pacific Crossing Accident Reduction Education and Safety) initiative brought together the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, Montgomery County ...
Multi-Agency Human Trafficking Operation Nets 61 Arrests, 79 Charges and Rescues 28 Victims in Montgomery County
A months-in-the-making, multi-agency human trafficking and child exploitation operation coordinated by Constable Ryan Gable’s Precinct 3 Human Trafficking and Child Exploitation Unit resulted in 61 arrests, 79 criminal charges and the safe recovery of 28 human trafficking victims...
‘We’re getting trapped’: Residents say flooding cuts off Montgomery County neighborhood
Residents in a Montgomery County neighborhood say they are growing increasingly concerned as repeated flooding continues to impact their community, leaving streets underwater, vehicles stranded and, at times, making their main entrance impassable.Neighbors in the Decker Oaks Esta...
17-year-old charged with murder after 16-year-old found shot to death in Conroe area, MCSO says
Officials have charged 17-year-old Messiah Archuleta with murder after a 16-year-old was shot to death in Conroe in early July,
Traffic Alert: Hwy 242 – I-45 Area – Wreck
5:55 p.m. Hwy 242 westbound flyover to I-45 southbound – wreck (single vehicle crashed) Flyover is BLOCKED temporarily. (Just go under I-45, take the southbound feeder and get on I-45 at the first ramp)...