District 2 – Lt. Andrew Eason (South County/Woodlands)
DWI Arrests
On Oct. 11, Dep. Fruge was dispatched to the area of Sedgefield Street for a Driving While Intoxicated report. Witnesses on scene reported that the male suspect, 26, had been swerving on multiple roadways and at one point had hit a brick mailbox. The suspect emitted a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage that became stronger as he spoke. He had bloodshot, glassy eyes and had a hard time maintaining his balance. The suspect refused to perform an HGN test or other Standardized Field Sobriety Tests. The suspect was taken into custody and transported to the Montgomery County Jail without incident.
On Oct. 16, Sgt. Hammons, while on routine patrol encountered a black Saturn failing to maintain a single lane of travel on Woodlands Parkway. The vehicle was traveling at approximately 30 mph with a flat tire and their hazard lights on. Sgt. Hammons initiated a traffic stop and the vehicle stopped after turning onto Panther Creek. The female driver of the vehicle, 20, emitted a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage that became stronger as she spoke. She had bloodshot, glassy eyes, slurred speech and had a hard time maintaining her balance. Standardized Field Sobriety Tests were conducted and at the conclusion, the driver was taken into custody for DWI. The female passenger of the vehicle, 21, was also found to be intoxicated and was placed in custody for Public Intoxication. Both were transported to Female Booking at the Montgomery County Jail in Conroe.
Drug Arrests
On Oct. 20, Dep. Uber, conducted a routine traffic stop on a vehicle for a defective brake light. During the course of the stop, the male driver, 23, was found to be in possession of .03 oz of marijuana and 1 gram of Xanax. The subject was taken into custody and transported to the Montgomery County Jail without incident.
On Oct. 21, Dep. Wakefield conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle that was driving recklessly in the Rayford/Sawdust area. The male driver of the vehicle, 19, stated he was late to meet some friends and that he had been eating and trying to drive with his knees. Dep. Wakefield noticed the driver to have slurred speech and seemed very nervous and shaky. During the course of the investigation, the suspect was found to have a bottle containing a clear liquid substance that later tested to be Phencyclidine (PCP). The bottle and contents weighed at 71.4 grams. The suspect was charged with 2nd Degree Felony Possession of Controlled Substance PG1 4g<200g. The subject was taken into custody and transported to the Montgomery County Jail without incident.
Trespassing Suspect Arrested
On Oct. 23, Dep. Jobe was dispatched to a possible trespasser in progress on Pruitt Road. Upon arrival Dep. Jobe met with the complainant and the arrested male suspect, 32. The suspect became agitated that Dep. Jobe was even on scene and began to walk away. Dep. Jobe asked him to remain at the location during the investigation, at which time the suspect said there was nothing to investigate and could bring him his identification when finished. Dep. Jobe again asked him to stop and the suspect continued to leave. After the fourth request to stay, Dep. Jobe ran down the stairs and detained the suspect until the conclusion of his investigation. At that time the suspect was into custody for Evading and transported to the Montgomery County Jail without further incident.
Drug Possession Arrest in Drug Free Zone
On Oct. 24, Dep. Ward was on routine patrol in Panther Creek, when he came across two subjects in the parking lot at Creekwood Park. The subjects stated they were having some beers and riding skateboards. During the course of the investigation, Dep. Ward found that the one male, 21, was in possession of marijuana and a glass pipe for smoking. The charges were enhanced due to the area is a drug free zone (park, school and church). The subject was taken into custody and transported to the Montgomery County Jail without incident.
District 6 – Lt. David Dottei (Town Center)
Shoplifting arrests made at 3040 College Park Drive:
On Oct. 17, a male suspect, 19, selected 4 items then passed several points of purchase without attempting to pay for the concealed merchandise and exited the store where he was then stopped by Loss Prevention officers and escorted back into the store and processed for theft. The recovered merchandise was valued at $84.84.
On Oct. 18, a male suspect, 34, selected 2 items then passed several points of purchase without attempting to pay for the concealed merchandise and exited the store where he was then stopped by Loss Prevention Officer (LPO) who attempted to escorted him back into the store. At that time the suspect became combative with the LPO and was taken to the ground by the LPO and a witness then returned to the security office and processed for theft. The recovered merchandise was valued at $29. The suspect was taken into custody for 2nd Degree Robbery and transported to the Montgomery County Jail after being checked out at the hospital for injuries incurred during detention.
On Oct. 23, a female suspect, 30, selected 13 items then passed several points of purchase without attempting to pay for the concealed merchandise and exited the store where she was then stopped by Loss Prevention officers and escorted back into the store and processed for theft. The recovered merchandise was valued at $87.12.
The following Shoplifting arrests were made at 1201 Lake Woodlands:
On Oct. 19, two male suspects, both 19, each selected a Hurley Hoodie Jacket and put them on, then passed several points of purchase without attempting to pay for the merchandise and exited the store where they were detained by deputies then escorted back into the store and processed for theft. The recovered merchandise was valued at $65. each.
On Oct. 21, a male suspect, 20, and another male suspect, 26, were observed selecting several items and entered the fitting rooms. A short while later one suspect exited the fitting room wearing a shirt he had selected. He passed several points of purchase without attempting to pay for the concealed merchandise and exited the store where he was then stopped by Loss Prevention officers and escorted back into the store and processed for theft. The recovered merchandise was valued at $89.50. The other suspect returned a shirt to the rack and then proceeded out of the store and to his vehicle where he removed items taken from the store and concealed them in his vehicle. The second suspect was later detained by MCSO Deputies and the merchandise was recovered. The recovered merchandise was valued at $89.50. The shirt that was returned to the rack was valued at $98 and was listed as damaged when the security sensor was ripped off it. During the course of the investigation, numerous narcotics paraphernalia were located as well as other clothing items believed to have been taken from other stores. The suspects were taken into custody and transported to the Montgomery County Jail charged with Theft and Possession of Instrument Used to Commit Retail Theft (cutters to remove security tags). The 20 year old suspect was also charged with Possession of Marijuana and Criminal Mischief.
On Oct. 22, a Female suspect, 22, selected 4 items then passed several points of purchase without attempting to pay for the concealed merchandise and exited the store where she was then stopped by Loss Prevention officers and escorted back into the store and processed for theft. The recovered merchandise was valued at $64.96.
Drug Possession Arrests
On Oct. 18, Dep. Flores was dispatched to assist with a Narcotics call at 1601 Lake Robbins. Upon arrival, she met with deputies on the scene who had responded to a noise disturbance. During the course of the investigation, .16 oz of Hashish, 17 grams of Ecstasy, .3 grams of Cocaine and .27 oz. of Marijuana were found. The occupants of the room( a male suspect, 34, and a female suspect, 27) were taken into custody and charged with Possession of Marijuana and 3 counts of Possession of Controlled Substance each.
Source: Lt. Dan Norris, PIO, Montgomery County Sheriff's Office
