Conroe Police Department Detectives Apprehend Fraud Suspect in Felony Arrest

CONROE, TX -- On the morning of Monday, February 2, 2026, detectives with the Conroe Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division (CID) successfully intercepted and arrested a suspect involved in a complex fraud scheme at a local John Deere dealership.

The investigation began after detectives were alerted to a suspicious credit application submitted using fraudulent personal information. Financial Crimes Detectives G. Vradenburg and J. Roper coordinated with the business to monitor the transaction. When investigators were notified that the suspect was en-route to finalize the purchase and collect merchandise, detectives responded to the location and intercepted the individual.

Following a brief on-scene investigation, the female suspect was found to be in possession of a significant cache of fraudulent documents, including multiple identification cards, credit cards, and debit cards issued in various names. Fraudulently obtained merchandise as well as criminal tools such as disguises were also seized at the scene.

The suspect was taken into custody without incident and has been charged with:
Fraudulent Use or Possession of Identifying Information (Second-Degree Felony)

Conroe Police Chief Jon Buckholtz commends the proactive cooperation between local business owners, and the Conroe Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division. This collaboration is vital in stopping identity theft before it can cause long-term financial harm to victims. The dedicated and decisive response by these expertly trained detectives has removed this criminal from the streets of Conroe. The future for this suspect now includes facing a professional prosecution team at the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office and a jury of Montgomery County residents.

At this time, detectives have identified at least 30 additional potential victims. The suspect’s identity is being withheld pending further investigation as detectives work to determine the full scope of the fraud and identify any additional victims. This remains an active investigation.