Sheriff's Office weekly crime reports: Feb. 23
District 2 Lt. Brady Fitzgerald (South County)
On February 14, 2010 at approximately 2:30 am, Dep. Martin observed a vehicle traveling
southbound on Interstate 45 with no tail lights and conducted a traffic stop. The driver (Black
Male 30 yrs old) showed to have a suspended license. When asked if he knew his license was
suspended he said no, that he had just been released from jail for Possession of Controlled
Substance, and had renewed his license. During the course of the investigation, a pistol was
located under the front seat. The driver was placed into custody for Unlawful Possession of a
Firearm by a Felon and transported to the
Montgomery County Jail without incident.
On February 16, 2010 at approximately 9:30 pm, Cpl. Mullis and Dep. Kimpton were dispatched
to a Criminal Trespass in Progress at 25650 I-45 North. Upon arrival, they met with the
homeowner who stated the suspect (Hispanic Male 43 yrs old) had been told numerous times he
was not welcome at her home, and that this evening he had shown up and when asked to leave he
refused. Cpl. Mullis found the suspect laying on the couch, and found him to be intoxicated and
smelling strongly of marijuana. During the course of the investigation, the suspect was found to
be in possession of 2 Hydrocodone pills of which he did not have a prescription. He was taken
into custody for Possession of a Controlled Substance and transported to the Montgomery
County Jail. Once there, a more thorough search was conducted and the suspect was also
charged with Possession of Marijuana for the .24 oz. found in a pants pocket.
On February 18, 2010 at approximately 6 pm, Dep. CL Roberts was dispatched to a disturbance
in progress on Raestone St. Upon arrival Dep. Roberts encountered the suspect (White Female
22 yrs old) standing in the street in front of the house. She was unable to maintain her balance,
had slurred speech and red bloodshot eyes. She was taken into custody for Public Intoxication
and transported to the Montgomery County Jail.
On February 19, 2010 at approximately 4 am, Dep. Martin and Dep. Jobe were dispatched to a
residence in the 25500 block of Brookhaven in regards to an out of state warrant. Upon arrival
they found that the subject of the warrant was not on location. During the course of the warrant
service call, the Deputies observed in the living room a green leafy substance, identified as
marijuana and other drug paraphernalia. One of the residents, White Male 22 yrs old, admitted
that the marijuana was his. A check of his license showed that he too had an outstanding warrant
from Ohio. He was taken into custody for the warrant and also charged with Possession of
Marijuana, then transported to the Montgomery County Jail.
District 4 Lt. David Park (West County)
On February 20th at approximately 11:00 pm MCSO Deputy Zavorski located a Green Nissan in
the bottom of the sand pit located at the 28700 Block of Vallie Road. The sand pit is a large sand
hole with sand trails through a heavily wooded area that is frequently used as a party spot for
teenagers and young adults. The Deputy made contact with the male driver of the truck and the
three other males and one female with him. All parties were consuming alcohol. On the tail gate
of the truck was a white metal smoking pipe loaded with a green leafy substance identified as
marijuana and also a small clear plastic bag containing seeds and stems from marijuana. Inside
the driver's door of the Nissan a clear plastic bag of Marijuana (14 grams) was located. Both the
driver and his friend were arrested for Possession of Marijuana. The three remaining subjects
were issued Minor Consumption of Alcohol Citations.
On February 20th at approximately 3:00 am MCSO Deputy Zavorski was dispatched to a
residence on Nichol Sawmill Road in reference to a family violence in progress. Upon arrival
the Deputy met with all parties involved. The Complainant's neighbor stated on this date he
heard his neighbor yelling for help. When he arrived at her residence he observed a black male
choking and hitting the 15 year old son. The neighbor physically pulled the male subject off of
the boy and separated them until police arrived. The deputy placed the male subject into custody
and charged him with Assault Family Violence.
On February 20th MCSO Sergeant Webb received information that a subject in Decker Hills had
an outstanding warrant issued in Grimes County. The Sergeant arrived at the location and met
with the subject. Dispatch was notified and the subject's ID was checked and confirmed an
outstanding warrant for Criminal Non- Support. The subject was taken into custody and
transported to the South County Jail without incident.
On February 18th at approximately 12:30 am MCSO Deputy Hollan initiated a pedestrian stop to
check the welfare of 28 year old white female who was walking down Decker Prairie Rosehill at
SH 249 in Pinehurst. A check through MCSO Dispatch showed the female subject to have an
open warrant out of Harris County Texas for Criminal Mischief which was confirmed active.
The subject was taken into custody and transported to the MCSO Jail without incident.
On February 18th MCSO Corporal Sumrall was dispatched to North Creek Drive in reference to a
Theft. Upon arrival the Corporal met with the Complainant who advised that on this date he and
his wife had left the house at approximately 8:30 am and observed their 2009 Ranger XP 700
along with a utility trailer parked in front of their garage. When they returned home at
approximately 4:30 pm both the truck and utility trailer were missing. This case has been
referred to Auto Theft.
On February 16th at approximately 9:00 pm MCSO Deputy LaSalle was dispatched to
intersection of Hardin Store Road and Dobbin Huffsmith Road in reference to a man passed out
inside a car. Upon arrival the Deputy made contact with a 23 year old white male subject whose
speech was slurred and appearance sluggish. The subject was having difficulty maintaining his
balance and swayed when he walked. The subject was placed into custody for Public
Intoxication and transported to the South County Jail without incident.
On February 15th at approximately 11:00 pm MCSO Deputy Hollan responded to Theft of
Copper call at the 28000 Block of Clint Neidigk. Upon arrival the Deputy met with the
Complainant and found that wiring from the meter pole to the building had been stolen. The
Complainant stated it appeared that a vehicle had been used to pull the wiring through the
underground conduit between the meter pole and the building. This case has been referred to
CID.
On February 15th at approximately 6:25 am MCSO Deputy Gonzalez was dispatched to a large
metal shop located in the 29800 Block of FM 2978 in Magnolia in reference to Theft of an
Electric Motor. Upon arrival the Deputy was met by an employee of the shop who advised that
when he arrived at the shop that morning he had noticed a vehicle driving off, using the dirt road
north of the business. The employee discovered an electric motor that was sitting on top of a
large air compressor was missing. The shop estimated a loss of approximately $750.
On February 12th at approximately 6:00 pm MCSO Deputy Crandell responded the report of a
Blue Chevrolet Caprice swerving into oncoming lanes of traffic and driving erratic. The Deputy
located the vehicle at SH 249 and Decker Prairie Rosehill with a blown tire. Deputy Crandell
spoke with the lone female occupant of the car. The Deputy had the female subject perform a
Standard Field Sobriety Test (SFST). The female was arrested for DWI and taken to jail.
District 6 Lt. David Dottei (Woodlands)
The following Shoplifting arrest(s) were made at 1201 Lake Woodlands Drive:
2/19 White Female 16 yrs old - The recovered merchandise (3 items) was valued at $74.97.
The suspect was transported to the Montgomery County Juvenile Detention Facility in Conroe.
The following Shoplifting arrest(s) were made at 3040 College Park Drive:
2/18 Black Female 18 yrs old - The recovered merchandise (13 items) was valued at $152.50.
The suspect was transported to the Montgomery County Jail.
2/18 Black Female 17 yrs old - The recovered merchandise (6 items) was valued at $53.00.
The suspect was transported to the Montgomery County Jail.
The following Possession of Marijuana arrest(s) were made:
2/14 White Male 25 yrs old was arrested after a traffic stop for a defective brake light. During
the course of the investigation 1 gram of Marijuana was found inside the vehicle. The suspect
was charged with Class B Misdemeanor Possession of Marijuana and transported to the
Montgomery County Jail without incident.
2/15 White Male 20 yrs old was arrested after a deputy was dispatched to a suspicious vehicle
at 20 Waterway Avenue. During the course of the investigation 1.5 gram of Marijuana was
found inside the vehicle. The suspect was charged with Class B Misdemeanor Possession of
Marijuana and transported to the Montgomery County Jail without incident.
2/16 White Male 20 yrs old was arrested at 4192 Interfaith Way. During a park check at this
location the deputy made contact with two white males. During the course of the contact, the
suspect stated that he had small amount of Marijuana in his vehicle. The suspect was charged
with Class B Misdemeanor Possession of Marijuana, for the 1.25 grams, and transported to the
Montgomery County Jail without incident.
The following additional arrests were made:
On February 16, 2010 at approximately 5 pm, Dep. Viands and Dep. CE Roberts were on
uniform bike patrol of 1201 Lake Woodlands, when they were flagged down by a citizen that
stated two young people were slumped over in a vehicle. Deputies located the vehicle and
observed the two people in the vehicle to be either asleep or unconscious. After a few attempts at knocking on the windows, the two subjects White Male 19 yrs old and White Female 19 yrs
old, finally woke up and stepped out of the vehicle. The driver, White Male 19 yrs old, had
slurred speech. A check of his identity showed that he had had a recent drug possession charge.
The Deputies requested the assistance of Pct. 3 Constable Dep. Sprague and his K-9, in an
exterior search of the vehicle. Deputies located a small clear plastic bag containing 7.5 white
bars. The bars were identified as a form of Xanax. Both occupants of the car were placed into
custody for Possession of a Controlled Substance and transported to the Montgomery County
Jail.
On February 17, 2010 at approximately 6:30 pm, Dep. Ross was dispatched to 8000 Research
Forest Drive in reference to a Theft. Dep. Ross met with the Risk Management officer who
stated that after reviewing several store videos that they had determined that a store employee
had taken cash from the register on several occasions. The suspect, Black Male 16 yrs old,
admitted to taking approximately $600 since January 1, 2010. The suspect was then taken into
custody charged with Class A Misdemeanor Theft and transported to the Montgomery County
Juvenile Detention Facility.
On February 19, 2010 at approximately 8:30 pm, Dep. Conklin responded to a call of two white
males that were spray painting the bridge on Six Pines. Witnesses stated that the two subjects
were spray painting the bridge and would hide as people walked by, then would continue
painting when the people were gone. Both subjects were observed running in opposite directions
as police vehicles arrived. One suspect (White Male 16 yrs old) was detained and returned to
the scene. This suspect was observed to have black paint on his hands. The second suspect
(White Male 17 yrs. old) was later returned to the scene by his mother. Both suspects are
residents of the Woodlands. They were both charged with Class A" Misdemeanor Graffiti and
transported to the Montgomery County Jail and Montgomery County Juvenile Detention Facility.
