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COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — A law enforcement veteran of 19 years was making what was supposed to be a routine house call to serve an eviction notice at a property near the Texas A&M University campus. But the recipient opened fire and shots were exchanged, leaving him, the police constable and another man mortally wounded.

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Detectives need help from the public in locating and arresting two people that are wanted for the exploitation of a disabled individual.

In mid-August 2012, deputies with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office met with a disabled male victim in the Montgomery area who had hired two people as caretakers.  After terminating their employment the victim discovered that the suspects had stolen items from his home, some of which were sentimental to the victim that had belonged to his late wife. 

After completing an investigation investigators have charged two suspects with exploitation of a disabled individual, however the two suspects have not been located or arrested. The suspects are Theresa McElroy, 42 and Michael Wayne Brown, 40.

Anyone who can provide information to help capture these suspects should call Detective Shannon Spencer at 936-760-5876 during regular business hours, Communications at 936-760-5800 (24 hrs) or Crime Stoppers.

Crime Stoppers will pay up to a $1000 cash reward for information leading to an arrest or indictment of a felony crime.   Call 800-392-STOP (7867). Anonymous tips can also be made through the Montgomery County Crime Stoppers Web Page at www.montgomerycountycrimestoppers.org.

The FBI is seeking public assistance in recovering government property stolen from a government vehicle earlier today. 

Around 10:30 this morning an FBI agent was the victim of a burglary at the Exxon gas station, near the 10000 block of  Beechnut in Houston. The still yet to be identified suspect entered the agent’s vehicle and stole both personal and government property.  A government issued 9mm Glock handgun and the agent’s government identification were among the items stolen. 

One man entered the vehicle, while a second remained inside a getaway car.  The men were described as two black males driving a white SUV, possibly a Chevy Suburban. .    

Crime Stoppers of Houston is offering up to $5,000 for information leading to the charging and arrest of these individuals.  If you have information about this crime, please call the Crime Stoppers Tip Line at 713-222-TIPS (8477), or the Houston office of the FBI at 713-693-5000.

Tomball Police Department personnel are investigating a tragic hit and run traffic collision that resulted in a pedestrian being transported, via Life Flight, to Memorial Herman Hospital where he remains in critical condition.

This morning at approximately 6:30am, a pedestrian (Earl Moore, 55 years of age, a Tomball resident) was walking westbound in the 800 block of James Street, (toward the HEB grocery store – his place of employment), when he was struck from behind by a vehicle also traveling westbound. The force of the impact caused Mr. Moore to be thrown into an open ditch located on the north side of James Street, where he laid unconscious and critically injured until Tomball Police Officer Rick Garza (at approximately 7:00am) passed the location and noticed Mr. Moore lying motionless on the ground.

Officer Garza immediately stopped to provide aid and realized that Mr. Moore had been the victim of a hit and run.

Paramedics from Northwest Emergency Medical Services responded, provided medical aid, and coordinated transportation via Life Flight, to Memorial Herman Hospital.

The suspect is still outstanding, and investigators are asking for the public’s help in identifying the individual who was driving what is believed to be a white, Ford sedan.
If you have any information regarding this case, please contact Detective Jimmy Harral, at (281) 290-1311, or via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

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Montgomery County sheriff’s deputies said a convenience store in the Pinehurst area was burglarized, during the early morning of Dec. 5.

Ken’s Bread and Butter store in the 34700 block of SH249, was burglarized and the suspects tried to get into the automatic teller machine.

Two males pried open the front door of the business and both were wearing dark colored clothing and had their faces covered, according to deputies.

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance from the public to solve this crime.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Shannon Spencer of the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office at 281-577-8942 or 936- 760-5800. 

Crime Stoppers will pay up to a $1000 cash reward for information leading to an arrest or indictment of a felony crime.  Call 800-392-STOP (7867).  Anonymous tips can also be made through the Montgomery County Crime Stoppers WEB PAGE at www.montgomerycountycrimstoppers.org.

Every member of the Tomball Police department stood waiting outside their building Feb. 27, their badges glistening in the early morning sun.

They weren't preparing to respond to an emergency, rather they had gathered in preparation for the one time a year they could all be together – the annual inspection.

Inspecting them were the departments command staff of Chief Robert Hauck, Cpt. Rick Grassi, Cpt. Anthony Solomon and Cpt. Rickey Doerre, as well as other area law enforcement officials, business owners and community leaders.

"We do this for multiple reasons," Hauck said. First is the opportunity to show off the men and women of our department, the opportunity to allow us to get together with our public safety partners and members of the community and also the feeling of pride that all of us get being together as a whole, for this one time each year."

Hauck said that while the 47 sworn officers and 13 civilian employees were all together, the city received the help of the Harris County Pct. 4 and Montgomery County Pct. 5 Constable Offices, as well as the Harris County Sheriff's Office in patrolling the city.

"We are very grateful for our partners help, it's what allows us to do this inspection each year," he said.

Meanwhile several other officials, including other law enforcement members, talked to the officers, some jokingly trying to hire them away to work for their agencies.

"We have applications with us," Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia said to laughter. "Seriously though, this community is very lucky that it has such fine men and women of the Tomball Police Department and to have Chief Hauck as well."

Montgomery County Sheriff Tommy Gage said he was grateful his agency has received help from the Tomball Police Department in the past.

"When you all come across that creek to help us, we are so appreciative," he said.

Montgomery County Pct. 5 Chief Deputy David Wood agreed.

"I also live in Tomball, so I have a good view to see what a good job you all do," he said.

Tomball Superintendent John Neubauer said the department's continued partnership with the school district has been a key for school safety.

"It has been a great partnership," he said. "The Tomball Police Department is great and I just want to thank you for all that you do."

Greater Tomball Chamber of Commerce President Bruce Hillegeist said that the key to the department's success is the character of the men and women within the organization.

"You all look handsome in those uniforms," Hillegeist said. "But under those uniforms are what's really important, you all have huge hearts and we are blessed to have you all here."

While schools across the nation are struggling with what is best to protect their students, Magnolia Independent School District is taking a hard look at what is already in place including armed police protection on campuses.

"We have had a long-standing agreement with Pct. 5 Constable (David)Hill's office," MISD Director of Student Services Rob Stewart said. "In fact on the day of the Newtown tragedy Constable Hill sent additional officers to all campuses in the district and the week before Christmas he pulled in every officer he had, including reserves, to place an officer at each school."

Since the Dec. 14, 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary school shootings that took the lives of 20 children and six adults in Newtown, Conn., MISD resource officers have been reassigned to be more visible at elementary schools in the district.

"We will never prevent all school violence, but if they are driving by and see an officer, maybe they will drive on," Hill said.

For 17 years MISD and the Montgomery County Pct. 5 Constable's office have had a memorandum of understanding placing resource officers on campuses in the district, making officers already on district campuses official. Currently MISD has eight officers covering its schools. Officials from both entities say the relationship could not be better.

"We want to be highly visible but low-keyed," Hill said. "On the day of the school shootings in December, I was greeted by students on the campus. They thought nothing of my being there; it was normal to them."

This approach to student protection is working, they said.

Magnolia West High School (MWHS) junior Adriana Mendoza, who has grown up in the district, says she is comfortable with officers on campus.

"We have always had them," she said. "In fact MISD upholds its motto that we are the best district, and the officers are part of that."

MWHS seniors Bob Harris and Logan Frenchak agree.

"When I returned to MISD in the seventh grade, I didn't really notice the 'armed officer' at school," Harris said. "My first exposure was with the DARE (Drug Alcohol Resistance Education) officer and it became normal."

"I have always felt safe in MISD," Frenchak said. "I don't really think there is anything the school could do to make it a safer place."

Acknowledging the rare loner who might pose a threat, all three high school students agree counselors are key and would like to see them have more time for guidance rather than scheduling. The three cited school counseling that was made available last November in the wake of a traffic fatality that claimed the lives of two MSID graduates, as a good example of reaching out to students.

"We need to establish more teacher-student relationships," Mendoza said.

District auditing safety of schools:

When school reconvened after the Christmas holidays, MISD conducted a campus-by-campus safety audit, reviewing access points to buildings, procedures, personnel, technology, and traffic flows among other things. Magnolia ISD Superintendent Dr. Todd Stephens summarized the audit.

"The District and Board is working to ensure that every campus has a safe and protective environment in place," Stephens said.

"Working with the Board of Trustees and local law enforcement officers, we are looking at procedures and facility improvements that will help make everyone in our schools feel safe, everyday."

Magnolia ISD Assistant Superintendent Dr. Jason Bullock identified one reinforcement the district has enacted.

"We are making sure that throughout the school day we have personnel and eyes on our public access points," Bullock said. "I think we all agree we still want a school to feel like a school."

Last fall MISD opened the school year with new security initiatives in place in order to improve security and better control visitor access. Changes include expanded and upgraded camera systems at Magnolia High School and Magnolia West High School along with modified main entrances at Magnolia Elementary, Williams Elementary and Bear Branch Junior High.

"We have built these community-friendly campuses and now we are reviewing access, especially appropriate access for parents," Bullock said. "The problem comes with these events that mark time: Columbine, 9/11, now Sandy Hook."

Having schools that are part of the community¾open to visitors and often street accessible¾creates a security challenge for MISD.  Soon keys may be replaced with keypads at strategic exit/entry points, according to Bullock. Like many school districts MISD has had a locked classroom policy for at least five years. Each day every classroom in MISD is secured with a one-way locking door that releases easily from the inside. If a student leaves the classroom, the door is opened from the inside to let her return. Because these doors and other access doors in MISD schools have the one-way locks, they are fire safe but allow for lock-down.

"We learned a lot after Columbine," Bullock said. "Now, unfortunately we may learn more since Newtown."

DPS Officers innovative with aid:

Last year, two Texas Department of Public Safety Officers, Sgt. Derik Leitner and Trooper Eric Lopez, developed Rapid Response Cards for all 16 Magnolia ISD schools.

There is one 5x7-inch laminated card for each school with a clear, full-color aerial photo of the campus on one side and a floor plan on the other. The card sets also list Key Map pages and latitude and longitude coordinates in case additional support is needed. Every Rapid Response Card set is on a ring and can be clipped anywhere for officers' convenience.

"This is an idea that is so simple you think, why haven't other people done this," Stewart said. "In the event of an emergency, it allows us to have all the information needed in-hand."

Rapid Response Card sets are carried in peace officers' service units and are kept by campus and district administrators. When a school emergency happens the constable's office is assisted by the state troopers, the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, the Magnolia Police Department and even the Tomball Police Department.

What parents can do

Parents are sometimes without the intimate knowledge of their child's school day. What may seem alarming ¾ locked doors, campus officers, procedures ¾ is all a part of the child's norm on campus. Dr. Stephens' advice for parents is straight forward.

"One of the most important things parents can do to help our teachers build a safe protective environment for our students, is to stress the importance of the students knowing the school’s safety procedures and plans,” Stephens said. “Students should be able to explain what’s expected of them during emergency situations. Parents should emphasize the importance of knowing and following school procedures so everyone in the school can feel safe. I would also remind parents to tell their students that it’s important to talk to their teachers or principal about anything that makes them uncomfortable or threatened at school. Students need to know it’s the right thing to do to help keep their school safe."

Officials also advise parents to keep their contact information current by updating at the campus level, immediately sign in at the front desk when visiting a campus and to know campus and district procedures.

"We are trying to find middle ground," Bullock said. "We want to be safe without being overprotective."

Menawhile, Magnolia ISD held its first district-wide safety drill day Friday Feb. 15. Teachers, principals and school officers reviewed campus safety plans with students and every school in MISD did practice runs of the drills.

"I want to ensure that everyone in MISD knows how to appropriately respond to an emergency situation in their school," Superintendent Stephens said.

Tomball PD

July 29 - Officer White responded to a Burglary of a Motor Vehicle in the 14100 block of Buckingham, where a camera valued at $200, a wallet valued at $30 and $20 in cash was stolen.

July 29 - Officer Rodriguez responded to a Burglary of a Habitation in the 900 block of Sutton, where $260 worth of emeralds, $100 worth of personal items and an antique dresser valued at $1,000 was stolen.

July 30 - Detective Chambers responded to a theft in the 1100 block of Brown-Hufsmith and 30000 block of Quinn, where four stop signs valued at $88.52, 12 traffic cones valued at $12.50, a “Stop Ahead” sign valued at $10.63 and two traffic barricades valued at $75.00 were stolen.

July 31 - Corporal Davis responded to a theft in the 1300 block of W. Main, where a metal fuel tank probe valued at $2,500 was stolen.

July 31 - Officer Burns responded to a theft in the 27600 block of Tomball Pkwy., where 93 blu-ray movies were stolen for an estimated loss of $1,949.

July 31 - Officer Patin responded to a Burglary of a Building in the 27600 block of Tomball Pkwy., where 200 used batteries valued at $4,000 were stolen.

July 31 - Officer Barrera arrested a 32-year-old woman and a 35-year-old woman, both from Tomball, for Theft and Failure to Identify. At 7:40 p.m., Barrera responded to a theft in the 27600 block of Tomball Pkwy. and the suspects provided false names and dates of birth during questioning. $408.64 worth of merchandise was recovered by the arrests and warrants were also found for both subjects arrest.

Aug. 1 - Officer Finney responded to a Burglary of a Motor Vehicle in the 27900 block of Tomball Pkwy., where a bag valued at $80 and containing $1,500 worth of jewelry, a notebook computer valued at $300 and an iPad valued at $400 was stolen.

Aug. 2 - Officer Rodriguez responded to a Burglary of a Motor Vehicle in the 31100 block of Alice, where a GPS unit valued at $200 was stolen.

Aug. 3 - Officer Finney arrested an 18-year-old woman from Tomball for Theft. At 3:50 p.m., Finney responded to a theft in the 27600 block of Tomball Pkwy. and the suspect was arrested without incident. $132.80 worth of merchandise was recovered by the arrest.

Aug. 3 - Officer White arrested a 30-year-old woman from Tomball for Possession of a Controlled Substance. At 10:55 a.m., White arrested the suspect for outstanding warrants in the 30100 block of Tomball Pkwy. During a search incident to arrest, officers discovered soma in the suspect’s possession.

Aug. 3 - Officer Rodriguez responded to a Burglary of a Building in the 14300 Block of FM 2920, where three 32” TVs valued at approximately $329 each, two 19” TVs valued at approximately $279 each, an iPad valued at approximately $1,000, a Kindle valued at approximately $199 a Toshiba Thrive Tablet valued at approximately $349 and a Cruz Tablet valued at approximately $300 were stolen.

Aug. 3 - Officer Tikal responded to a Burglary of a Building in the 14000 block of FM 2920, where suspects broke into the business, but did not steal items.

Aug. 4 - Officer Diaz arrested a 39-year-old man from Houston for Failure to Stop and Give Information at an accident scene. At 11 p.m., Diaz responded to a motor vehicle accident in the 14000 block of FM 2920, where one of the vehicles had driven off. Witnesses pointed out the vehicle and Officer Diaz was able to conduct a traffic stop on the suspect vehicle in the 14000 block of FM 2920. The suspect was arrested after witnesses positively identified him as the driver that fled the scene of the accident.

Magnolia PD

Aug. 1 - Officer Stanford was dispatched to the 600 block of Magnolia Blvd. for a fraud call. Three fraudulent checks were found to have been passed. A report was generated and forwarded to investigations.

Aug. 1 - Officer Menchaca and Officer Salmassi were dispatched to 31200 Friendship Dr. in reference to a burglary. A report was generated and forwarded to investigations.

Aug. 3 - Officer Menchaca and Officer Salmassi were dispatched to 31200 Friendship Dr. in reference to a motor vehicle accident, where the driver of the striking vehicle left the scene without exchanging information. A report was generated and forwarded to investigations.

Aug. 3 - Sgt. Silliman conducted a traffic stop in the 30700 block of Nichols Sawmill Rd. for speeding. The 29-year-old driver from Conroe was arrested for an open warrant through Montgomery County Sheriff's Department. The male was transported to Montgomery County Jail.

Aug. 5 - Det. Clack conducted a traffic stop in the 400 block of Magnolia Blvd. The driver was cited for possession of synthetic substance, a city ordinance violation and no insurance and the vehicle was towed.

Aug. 6 - Officer J. K. Senegal was dispatched to a burglary in the 17700 block of Rolling Hills in reference to a burglary of a building. A report was generated and forwarded to investigations.

Aug. 7 - Officer Diaz was dispatched to the Regions Bank located on FM 1488 in reference to a Forgery in Progress call. A 19-year-old female from Plantersville was attempting to cash two forged checks. The female was arrested and transported to the Montgomery County Jail.

Montgomery Co. Sheriff

July 30 - Deputy Allen conducted a traffic stop and identified the driver as a 23-year-old male.  The driver had an active warrant out of Harris County. The warrant was confirmed and Allen placed the subject into custody and transported him to the South County Jail.

Aug. 2 – At 9:45 p.m., Sgt. Russell responded to an address on Cattle Drive in reference to a disturbance between family members. Russell learned that a white male from Magnolia, the complainant’s brother, had pointed a firearm at him during an argument. The suspect was arrested and transported to Montgomery County Jail.

Aug. 3 - while assisting Deputy Peterson with an assault investigation, Deputy Durbin was advised by dispatch that there was an active warrant for a 46-year-old male for a Violation of Bond and Protective Order. The subject was placed into custody and transported to the Montgomery County Jail.

Aug. 3 - Deputy Peterson was dispatched to a Theft in the Ranch Crest subdivision. Upon arrival Peterson met with the complainant, a 19-year-old male who advised his cell phone and wallet had been stolen. Upon checking the subject’s identification through dispatch, it was discovered the male had an active felony warrant. The warrant was confirmed and the subject was taken into custody.

Aug. 4 – At 2:35 a.m., Deputy Dowell received a disturbance call on Pecan Hollow Road. Upon arrival, it was learned that one of the suspects, a white male from Magnolia, had and active warrant.  The male was placed under arrest and transported to MCSO Jail.

Aug. 4 - While conducting a traffic stop on SH 249, Deputy Durbin learned that the 42-year-old male driver was wanted. The driver was arrested for the Failure to Appear warrant. The passenger, a 46-year-old female, also had an active warrant for speeding.

Aug. 5 - Deputy Pullen and Sgt. Kader were dispatched to Sanders Cemetery Road, in reference to a disturbance. Upon arrival the deputies met with the complainant, who advised she had been assaulted by a 25-year-old male. The deputies found him hiding just beyond the back fence in tall grass. The suspect ran from the deputies, but Pullen was able to catch up and arrest him.

Aug. 5 - Deputy Pullen and Sgt. Kader were dispatched to Lonesome Pine Lane. Upon arrival the deputies met with the reportee, who advised a 30-year-old male had demanded her daughter, who was his ex-girlfriend to get into his car and go with him. The suspect took the female’s keys and cell phone away from her and when he returned her home the deputies arrested him for Unlawful Restraint.  No one was injured.

Montgomery Co. Sheriff’s Office

Aug. 7 - Sergeant Swank was dispatched to the Decker Oaks subdivision, in reference to a disturbance. Upon arrival Swank saw a large group of people in the street and a 17-year-old female was screaming at the group using profane language. The suspect began walking away and refused to stop for Swank. When he attempted to detain the suspect she kicked him and resisted arrest. The suspect was arrested and charged with Resisting Arrest and Disorderly Conduct.

Aug 11 - Deputy Provenzano was dispatched to the Hazy Hollow subdivision in reference to a disturbance. Deputies found a sawed-off-shotgun inside the home. A 33-year-old male was arrested for Possession of a Prohibited Weapon.

Aug. 11 - Deputy St. John was dispatched to a trailer park on SH 249 in Pinehurst, in reference to a disturbance. Upon arrival St. John met with the complainant who advised a 29-year-old male grabbed her by the shirt and slapped her. The complainant ran to a neighbor’s residence and called for help. The suspect was arrested for Assault Family Violence.

Aug. 11 - Deputy Crandell was dispatched Partridge Circle in reference to a disturbance. Upon arrival Crandell met with complainant and his 31-year-old brother. The complainant advised his brother had threatened him with a knife. The suspect was taken into custody for aggravated assault.

Aug 12 - Deputy Irvine was dispatched to the area of Oakview Street and Highland Boulevard, in reference to a male lying in a ditch. Upon arrival Irvine found a 42-year-old male in the ditch and a 43-year-old male staggering in the roadway.  Irvine learned that both suspects were intoxicated and had been drinking heavily. Both were arrested for Public Intoxication and transported to the Montgomery County Jail

Aug. 12 - Deputy Provenzano was patrolling in the Woodtrace Subdivision. Provenzano stopped a vehicle and spoke with the 17-year-old male driver. A small amount of marijuana was found in the vehicle. The suspect was arrested and taken into custody for Possession of Marijuana.

Aug. 12 - Deputy Irvine was traveling on FM 1774 and he saw a pick-up truck in a ditch. Outside the vehicle the deputy saw a 50-year-old male that was intoxicated. Irvine placed the subject into custody and took him to Montgomery County Jail.

Magnolia PD

Aug. 9 - Officer Salmassi and Officer Menchaca conducted a traffic stop in the 18600 block of FM 1488. The driver and passenger were identified as 34-year-old male and 31-year-old female from Lufkin. During the stop, officers discovered 6.7 grams of methamphetamine and approximately 360 pills identified to be xanax, clonazapam and hydromorphone. Officers also discovered chemicals believed to be used for the manufacturing methamphetamine, concealed inside a large suitcase along with syringes, digital scale and a large amount of small plastic baggies. Information gathered from the scene showed the subjects had purchased items in the Tomball area before attempting to go back to Lufkin. Both subjects were arrested and transported to the Montgomery County Jail for possession of Methamphetamine with intent to deliver and possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver.

Aug. 10 - Officer Stanford conducted a traffic stop in the 800 block of South Magnolia. The driver, a 27-year-old male, was found to be in possession of marijuana. He was arrested and transported to the Montgomery South County Jail.

Aug. 11 - Officer Menchaca conducted a traffic stop in the 700 block of South Magnolia. The driver. A 29-year-old male from Katy, was found to be intoxicated and placed under arrest and transported to the Montgomery County Jail.

Aug. 12 - Officer J. K. Senegal observed what appeared to be a disturbance in a vehicle in the 38900 block of FM 1774. Upon conducting a field investigation, Senegal noticed that the 20-year-old male driver of the vehicle appeared to be intoxicated. After conducting field sobriety tests, the driver of the vehicle was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated with a Child Passenger and booked into the Montgomery County Jail.

Aug. 13 – Det. Clack located and recovered a juvenile runaway. The juvenile was transported to the Montgomery County Detention Center to be held until a responsible adult could take custody.

Aug. 13 - Det. Clack conducted a traffic stop in the 18500 block of FM 1488. The driver was arrested on City of Tomball warrants and cited for driving while license invalid. The vehicle was towed by Magnolia Towing.

Aug. 13 - Officer Montgomery conducted a traffic on FM 1488. The driver, a 46-year-old male from Magnolia, was found to have a suspended driver's license, as well as a warrant out of Fort Worth. The male was arrested and transported to Montgomery County jail.

Aug. 14 - Det. Clack located a stolen trailer in the 700 block of Melton. The trailer was recovered and information was referred to the Montgomery County Auto Theft.

Tomball PD

Aug. 5 - Officer White arrested a 39-year-old woman from Cypress for Theft. At 12 p.m., White responded to a theft in the 14300 block of FM 2920 and the suspect was arrested without incident. Approximately $256.42 worth of merchandise was recovered by the arrest.

Aug. 8 - Corporal Davis responded to a Burglary of a Motor Vehicle in the 31500 block of Capella Circle, where a USB drive valued at approximately $200, a Kindle valued at approximately $199, a Camera valued at approximately $120, and approximately $60.00 worth of assorted music CDs were stolen.

Aug. 11 - Detective Harral arrested a 19-year-old man from Montgomery for False Report. At 10:50 a.m., Harral arrested the suspect in the 400 block of Fannin, during an investigation of Aggravated Kidnapping and discovered that the suspect had given a false report of the incident.

Aug. 11 - Officer Hernandez arrested a 45-year-old woman from Tomball for Evading Arrest with a Motor Vehicle. 3:55 p.m., Hernandez attempted to conduct a traffic stop in the 1000 block of West Main, but the suspect failed to stop until she reached the 1000 block of Hickory Post, failing to stop at several safe locations along the way.

Tomball PD

Aug. 12 - Officer White arrested a 21-year-old woman from Magnolia for Possession of a Controlled Substance. At 10:40 a.m., White arrested a suspect for traffic violations in the 1100 block of W. Main.  During a search incident, White discovered methamphetamine in the suspect’s seat.

Aug. 12 - Officer Garza arrested a 35-year-old man from Magnolia for Theft. At 1:40 p.m., Garza responded to a theft in the 27600 block of Tomball Pkwy. and the suspect was apprehended in the 27800 block of Tomball Pkwy. $230.68 worth of merchandise was recovered by the arrest.

Aug. 12 - Officer Tikal arrested a 17-year-old woman from Tomball for Possession of Marijuana. At 10:30 p.m., Tikal conducted a traffic stop in the 29900 block of Tomball Pkwy. and detected a strong odor of fresh marijuana emitting from the vehicle.  During a search, Tikal discovered marijuana in the suspect’s bag.

Aug. 13 - Detective Chambers responded to a Theft in the 28000 block of Tomball Pkwy., where two vehicle inspection stickers valued at $39.75 each were stolen.

Aug. 15 - Officer Finney arrested a 23-year-old man from Katy for Possession of Marijuana. At 2:30 a.m., Finney conducted a traffic stop in the 1500 block of S. Cherry and detected a strong odor of burnt marijuana emitting from the vehicle upon initial contact. During a search, Finney discovered marijuana in the suspect’s bag.

Aug. 15 - Officer Finney arrested a 23-year-old woman from Tomball for Theft. At 4:58 p.m., Finney responded to a theft in the 14300 block of FM 2920 and the suspect was arrested without incident. $185.89 worth of merchandise was recovered by the arrest.

Aug. 16 - Officer White arrested an 18-year-old man from Magnolia for Unlawful Carry of a Weapon. At 9:20 a.m., White made contact with a suspicious person in the 800 block of S. Persimmon and discovered a hand gun and marijuana in the suspect’s possession.

Aug. 18 - Officer Sampson arrested a 40-year-old man from Tomball for Possession of Marijuana. At 10:35 a.m., Sampson conducted a traffic stop in the 27700 block of Tomball Pkwy. During a search, Sampson discovered marijuana in the suspect’s pocket.

Aug. 18 - Officer Ferguson arrested an 18-year-old man from Porter for Theft. At 4:15 p.m., Ferguson responded to a theft in the 27600 block of Tomball Pkwy and the suspect was arrested without incident. $504.80 worth of merchandise was recovered by the arrest.

Montgomery Co. Sheriff’s Office

Aug. 14 - Deputy Durbin was informed by a clerk at a convenience store on Terri Lane that a vehicle was in the parking lot, occupied by people who appeared to be passed out. Durbin approached the vehicle and saw three males asleep inside. He woke the three and all were under 21 years old.  The deputy found a small amount of marijuana inside the vehicle.  All three subjects were taken into custody for Possession of Marijuana.

Aug. 19 - Deputy Peterson was alerted to a vehicle driving in the wrong lane of SH 249, nearly stricking another car. Peterson observed a 27-year-old male who appeared to be asleep behind the wheel. The suspect was unsteady on his feet and had a strong odor of alcohol and he was arrested for DWI.

Aug. 20 - Deputy Pullen was dispatched to Baneberry Drive, for a disturbance. While enroute dispatch advised that the suspect was leaving and gave a description of the vehicle. Pullen saw and stopped the vehicle and detained a 68-year-old male. The subject had slurred speech and the odor of an alcoholic beverage on his breath. The subject was taken into custody for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) and Unlawful Carry of Weapon.

Magnolia PD

Aug. 15 - Officer Stanford conducted a traffic stop in the 42000 block of FM 1774. The driver, a 47-year-old female, was found to be driving with license invalid and found to have an active warrant through Montgomery County. She was cited, then arrested for the warrants and transported to the Montgomery County Jail.

Aug. 16 - Sgt. Lopez, observed a city ordinance violation at Unity Park located at 19200 Unity Park. Lopez made contact with the violators and warrants were discovered for their arrest. The warrants were confirmed and the 30-year-old female and 36-year-old male were arrested and transported to the Montgomery County Jail.

Aug. 17 - Officer J. K. Senegal was dispatched an apartment at 811 Cloyd Street in reference to an assault in progress. After arriving at the reported location, Officer Senegal conducted a field investigation and determined that a 45-year-old male had assaulted his 46-year-old female roommate, but had left the location prior to the officer's arrival. The next day he was located just outside the apartment complex and was arrested for the assault and charged with additional charge of Theft.

Aug. 18 - Officer Holman was dispatched to a welfare check at 18525 FM 1488. Officer Holman located the subject in the 600 block of Magnolia Blvd. The subject was identified as a 25-year-old male from Montgomery. The male was found to be in possession of methamphetamines. He was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance and transported to the Montgomery County Jail.

Aug. 18 - Det. Clack observed a suspicious vehicle on Whistle Stop Road. Two 20-year-old males from Magnolia and one 20-year-old female from Magnolia were arrested for Possession of Marijuana. All three were transported to the Montgomery County Jail.