September 2 Police Blotter

District 2 – Lt. Brady Fitzgerald (South County)
Husband and Wife Arrested
On August 21, Sgt. Gonzales and CSI Wallace were working an approved extra job at 305 Sawdust Road. At approximately 2 a.m., while directing all the patrons out of the building due to closing, CSI Wallace noticed a female suspect, 20, from Houston, refusing to leave. After repeatedly asking and then demanding the suspect to leave, the suspect swung at CSI Wallace’s face and head striking him several times. At that time, the suspect was placed into custody charged with Criminal Trespass (for refusing to leave), Public Intoxication and Resisting Arrest. While CSI Wallace was struggling with and handcuffing the suspect, the suspect’s husband, 24, from Houston, attempted to intervene and was detained by Sgt. Gonzales. He was issued a Criminal Trespass Warning for the location, and charged with Interfering with the Duties of Public Servant. Both were transported to the Montgomery County Jail in Conroe.

Man Arrested for Impersonating a Police Officer
On August 26, Deputies Fruge, Mitchell, Roberts and Sgt. Mullis responded to a robbery call at 25650 I-45 North. The complainant advised that while sitting in his vehicle, he was approached by a male suspect wearing a security shirt. The suspect demanded his driver’s license and registration. The complainant then exited his vehicle and produced his wallet to retrieve the requested documents. At that time, the suspect took the wallet out of his hands and then put the complainant against the vehicle. The suspect then left the scene with the wallet. Dep. Mitchell later located a person fitting the description of the suspect. The person was detained and the complainant positively identified him as the actor by his face, and distinctive clothing. The male suspect, 43, had lived on the property for approximately 2 weeks as the onsite security officer. He was wearing a t-shirt that said "police I am the law". Sgt. Mullis conducted a lengthy interview with the suspect, as well as his family. There were numerous discrepancies in their stories. The D.A.’s Office was contacted and the subject was arrested for Impersonating a Peace Officer and Theft from a Person. He was transported to the Montgomery County Jail without incident.

Woman Arrested for Meth
On August 29, Sgt. Hammons, while on patrol in the area of Sawdust and Grogan’s Mill, observed a vehicle traveling west on Sawdust Road. The windshield of the vehicle was bashed in directly in the driver’s side view. At that time, Sgt. Hammons ran the vehicle license plate and found that the insurance for the vehicle was expired and proceeded to conduct a traffic stop on the vehicle. During the course of the traffic stop and investigation, Sgt. Hammons, with the assistance of Sgt. Wilkins, Dep. Everton and K-9 Ranger, found that the female passenger, 33, from Conroe, was in possession of .08 grams of Methamphetamine. She was taken into custody, charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance and transported to the Montgomery County Jail without incident.

Storage Unit Burglar Caught at Pawn Shop
On August 29, Dep. Fruge responded to 3411 Rayford Rd in reference to a Burglary of a Building. Once on scene Dep. Fruge learned that several storage units had been burglarized. Dep. Fruge was able to make contact with three complainants. While working on his investigation, one complainant contacted Dep. Fruge by phone and advised him that he was following the actor vehicle from the burglary into Harris County. The complainant was advised to contact Harris County Sheriff and continue to follow only if he felt safe. The complainant continued to follow and they arrived at the E-Z Pawn located at 1991 FM 1960 W (Harris County). Harris County arrived and detained the male suspect, 28, from Spring, TX, as he was preparing to pawn stolen items from the burglary. The complainant was able to identify several pieces of his stolen property in the suspect’s vehicle. Dep. Fruge responded to the E-Z Pawn and made contact with his complainant and suspect. The D.A.’s Office was contacted and accepted charges for Burglary of a Building (3 counts). The suspect was transported back to Montgomery County and booked into the jail. He also had an outstanding warrant for theft.
Woman Arrested for Shoplifting at Wal-Mart
On August 20, Dep. Pierman responded to 1025 Sawdust Road in reference to a female suspect,52, from Spring, being detained for shoplifting. The suspect attempted to steal approximately $155.50 in merchandise from Wal-Mart. The suspect was transported to the Montgomery County Jail without incident.

District 6 – Lt. David Dottei (Woodlands)
Woman Arrested for DWI, Friend Arrested for Hindering Apprehension
On August 25, at approximately 9 p.m., Dep. Knight attempted to stop a white SUV for expired registration. The driver of the vehicle then pulled into her residence. The females exited the vehicle. Dep. Knight ordered the females to stop and the female later identified as the driver, 29, from Stafford, refused and continued inside the residence. The passenger was detained and identified as female suspect, 25, from Conroe, provided false information as to who was operating the motor vehicle, in order to give the first female time to get away from Dep. Knight. When faced with arrest, she changed her story. Several units arrived on scene and the driver later exited the residence. A strong odor of an alcoholic beverage was coming from her breath. The driver admitted to driving the vehicle, but later changed her statement. She was given several Field Sobriety Tests and due to her poor performance of these tests, was placed into custody for DWI. The DA’s Office also accepted charges for Evading arrest. The charge of Hindering Apprehension was accepted on the passenger. Both were transported the Montgomery County Jail without incident.

Two Arrested for Marijuana and Failure to Identify
On August 23, while on patrol in the High Oaks subdivision, Dep. Uber observed two males standing in the front yard of a residence drinking beer and both subjects appeared to be under age. Dep. Uber approached the two males asking for identification. One of the males walked away towards the house, refusing to comply with Dep. Uber’s commands to come back. After other units arrived to assist, Dep. Uber made contact with the first male suspect, 19, from Houston, and again asked for identification. The suspect stated his name and date of birth, advising Dep. Uber he did not have any identification. Dispatch was unable to locate any information on a person with that information. During the course of the investigation, the suspect was found to have a driver’s license on his person as well as a digital scale commonly used to weigh marijuana. The driver’s license gave a different name and date of birth. Dep. Uber contacted the D.A.’s Office and charges were accepted for Failure to Identify. The other subject was found to have .141 oz of marijuana in his pocket. He was charged with Possession of Marijuana. Both were transported to the South Montgomery County Jail without incident.

Man Arrested for Resisting and Assaulting Officer
On August 23, at approximately 8:22 p.m., deputies were dispatched to a disturbance in progress located on Country Forest Ct. in the Woodlands where a male was screaming that he was going to kill someone. While Deputies Lawless and Carson were enroute to the scene Dep. Lawless was given an actor description. At 8:29 p.m., Dep. Lawless advised dispatch that he was out on traffic on the possible actor as the suspect exited his vehicle with clenched fists and began to approach Dep. Lawless. Dep. Lawless exited his car and began to issue commands for the suspect to turn around. The suspect did not comply and he continued to advance towards Dep. Lawless. As Dep. Lawless tried to handcuff the suspect he continued to be belligerent and began to resist. When Sgt. Gonzales arrived on scene he observed Dep. Lawless and the suspect fighting on the ground. The suspect tried on several occasions to take Dep. Lawless’ firearm from his holster. Dep. Lawless and Sgt. Gonzales were then able to handcuff the individual. The male suspect, 59, from Lanford Port London, was transported to the Montgomery County Jail where he was booked on Attempting to Take a Weapon from a Peace Officer and Assault on a Public Servant.

The following Shoplifting arrests were made:
– On August 20, Dep. Ross responded to 1201 Lake Woodlands in reference a male suspect, 16, from Conroe, being detained for shoplifting. The suspect attempted to steal approximately $50 in merchandise from Sears. The suspect was transported to the Montgomery County Juvenile Detention Facility in Conroe.
– On August 22, Dep. Houstoun responded to 3040 College Park Drive in reference to a male suspect, 23, from Conroe and another male suspect, 25, from Conroe, being detained for shoplifting. The suspects attempted to steal an Xbox 360 Wireless Network valued approximately $199.92. The suspects were transported to the Montgomery County Jail without incident.
– On August 24, Dep. Weatherford responded to 1201 Lake Woodlands in reference to a female suspect, 61, from Montgomery, being detained for shoplifting. The suspect attempted to steal approximately $60 in merchandise from Macy’s. The suspect was transported to the Montgomery County Jail without incident.
– On August 25, Dep. Knight responded to 3040 College Park Drive in reference to a female suspect, 22, from Conroe and another female suspect, 29, from Conroe, being detained for shoplifting. The suspects attempted to steal several DVDs, children’s clothing and other items, valued approximately $498.67. The suspects were transported to the Montgomery County Jail without incident.
– On August 27, Dep. Ross responded to 1201 Lake Woodlands in reference to a female suspect, 35, from Spring, being detained for shoplifting. The suspect attempted to steal approximately $116.55 in merchandise from Macy’s. The suspect was transported to the Montgomery County Jail without incident.
Information courtesy of Lt. Dan Norris, PIO, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office