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Arrest of Oak Ridge North Police Officer
THE WOODLANDS, TX -- In November 2024, the Montgomery County Pct. 3 Constable's Office received a CyberTip regarding James Patrick Hosford's possession of child sexual assault material. An investigator from the Pct. 3 Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) unit conducted a thorough investigation. Evidence was uncovered indicating that Hosford possessed multiple videos depicting child sexual assault. Additionally, it was revealed that Hosford was employed as a Police Officer with the City of Oak Ridge North in South Montgomery County, Texas.
On January 8, 2025, detectives from Pct. 3 arrested Hosford near his residence in The Woodlands, Texas. A search warrant was executed at his home as part of the investigation. Hosford faces ten counts of Possession of Child Pornography, classified as a first-degree felony. He was subsequently taken to the Montgomery County Jail, where he is being held on a bond set at $500,000.
Constable Ryan Gable expressed gratitude to the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office, the Houston Police Department, and the Oak Ridge North Police Department for their support and collaboration throughout this investigation. Constable Gable's team remains committed to identifying and apprehending individuals who exploit and harm children.