Traffic Alert: I-45 NB SR – Conroe – Auto vs. Car Hauler w/18-Wheeler
4:45 p.m. I-45 northbound service road just south of FM 3083 – vehicle vs. commercial car hauler – vehicle driver is trapped. First responders are on location....
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MAJOR CRASH WITH POWER OUTAGE IN PORTER
3:30 AM- MAJOR ACCIDENT: MERCEDES VS POWER POLE WITH POLE ON TOP OF VEHICLE OLD SORTERS AT LOWE OLD SORTERS CLOSED
Breaking: Incoming Aircraft Emergency – Conroe North Houston Regional Airport
7 p.m. An aircraft that is approximately 10 minutes away has radioed the tower at the Conroe airport and said they were having engine failure. Two people are aboard the plane....
Traffic Alert: Sleepy Hollow – Shenandoah Area – Wreck w/ Injuries/Closure
8:05 a.m. Sleepy Hollow Road at Yaupon Lane – crash with confirmed injuries – Sleepy Hollow temporarily closed at intersection
Man killed in hit-and-run crash, search for driver underway, Montgomery County Sheriff's Office says
Investigators said they found the unresponsive man lying in the street after he was reportedly hit by a vehicle, before officials pronounced him dead at the scene....
FATAL CRASH IN NEW CANEY
6AM- INVESTIGATORS ARE ON THE SCENE OF AN AUTO-PEDESTRIAN FATAL CRASH ON FM 1485 WESTBOUND AT WILLABY. EXPECT MAJOR DELAYS
AUTO /PEDESTRIAN CRASH
350AM-AUTO PEDESTRIAN CRASH FM 1485 AT WILLABY ROAD. FM 1485 CLOSED
FEDS ARREST ARSONIST IN FIREBOMBING OF NEW CANEY BUDHIST TEMPLE
Gertrude “Trudy” Thompson has just been arrested by FBI Houston civil rights agents on new federal charges related to the firebombing of the Buddhist Temple in New Caney, TX on November 5, 2023! Trudy Thompson joins her daughter, Kayla Thompson, and Austin Tanton in being charged...
Traffic Alert: I-45 NB ML – South County – Wreck
8:15 p.m. I-45 northbound HOV lane, just south of Rayford Road – single-vehicle crash
Traffic Alert: W. Davis/Hwy 105 – Conroe – Auto vs. Motorcycle
8 p.m. W. Davis/Hwy 105 at Rigby Owen Drive – Auto vs. motorcycle
Traffic Alert: Alden Bridge Dr – South County – Wreck (3 Vehicles)
6:20 p.m. Alden Bridge Drive at Crownridge Drive – Wreck involving three vehicles with at least one person confirmed injured.
Drones, Flock Cameras Help Conroe Police Catch Stalking Suspect
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TX- A coordinated effort involving Conroe Police Department dispatchers, patrol officers, drone pilots and surveillance technology led to the arrest of a man accused of stalking his ex-girlfriend Saturday afternoon. Around 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Conroe Police resp...
FBI arrests mother of suspect in firebombing of New Caney Buddhist temple
The mother of one of two people charged in the firebombing of a Montgomery County Buddhist temple is now facing federal charges herself. FBI Houston Civil Rights agents arrested Gertrude “Trudy” Thompson, 58, on charges including conspiracy to commit arson, use of an explosive, a...
Traffic Alert: Grand Parkway/99 EB SR – Valley Ranch Area – Wreck
5:15 p.m. Grand Parkway/99 eastbound service road at Valley Ranch Parkway – Wreck
Bizarre Auto-Ped Call in South Montgomery County
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TX- A short while ago, law enforcement, firefighters and medics responded to an auto vs. pedestrian call in the 2400 block of Aspen Dale Drive. Medics were told to “stage”, meaning wait until law enforcement gives the all-clear to approach the patient or patien...
Traffic Alert: Hwy 59 SB SR – Porter – Wreck *UPDATED w/ Pic*
12:30 p.m. Hwy 59 southbound service road at Azalea Blvd – wreck
Traffic Alert: N. Grand Parkway/99 WB ML – Wreck
11:30 p.m. N. Grand Parkway E./99 westbound near Highlands/Riverwalk on-ramp – wreck
Traffic Alert: Hwy 249 – Pinehurst – Motorcycle Crash/Post Pursuit
9:40 p.m. A law enforcement pursuit has ended with a motorcycle crash on Hwy 249 near Coe Road
Fire Traffic Alert: Hwy 59 SB – Splendora Area – Wreck
6:55 p.m. Hwy 59 southbound near Fostoria Road – wreck
Traffic Alert: N. Loop 336 – Conroe – Wreck
3:45 p.m. N. Loop 336 at N. Frazier St – Wreck
Traffic Alert: Hwy 149 – Wreck w/ Entrapment w/ closure
3:05 p.m. Hwy 149 between FM 1375 and Grissom Rd – Wreck w/ entrapment – Hwy 149 is temporarily CLOSED to through traffic at the crash
AUTO PEDESTRIAN CRASH IN WILLIS
8AM-North Montgomery County Fire is on the scene of an auto/pedestrian crash on Nellwood Drive. Reported victim was hit by a truck but is reported to be in stable condition....
Traffic Alert: Hwy 105 – Montgomery – Wreck
9:45 p.m. Hwy 105, east of Lone Star Parkway, in front of Montgomery High School – Wreck
Traffic Alert: FM 3083 – Conroe – Wreck
7:55 p.m. FM 3083 and West Davis – wreck w/ injuries (reportedly stable, per first on location)
Cleveland Police’s Cuffing and Stuffing Continues
LIBERTY COUNTY, TX- Cleveland Police continued their August hot streak of arrests into the first week of September, with no plans to slow down. CPD arrested several people between Sept. 1 and Sept. 6 on charges ranging from illegal drug possession and weapons offenses to outstand...
Traffic Alert: W. FM 1097 – Montgomery – Wreck
6:40 p.m. W. FM 1097 and Bethel Road – Wreck
Traffic Alert: I-45 NB ML – Conroe/RP – Wreck
6:25 p.m. I-45 northbound main lanes just north of River Plantation – wreck, right lanes
Traffic Alert: Butera Road – Magnolia – Wreck
4:30 p.m. Butera Road at Walnut Creek Road – Wreck
Traffic Alert: Rayford Rd – South County – Wreck
3:50 p.m. Rayford Road at Richards Road – wreck
The Woodlands honors 25th Anniversary of September 11 with Patriot Day of Remembrance Ceremony
This morning, the Patriot Day of Remembrance ceremony held at The Woodlands Central Fire Station honored those whose lives lost and were forever changed on September 11, 2001. Held outside the Central Fire Station, the ceremony honored the nearly 3,000 lives lost on September 11 ...
MAN CRITICAL AFTER TESLA CRASH
Just seconds before midnight Friday, East Montgomery County Fire responded to a reported Tesla that had crashed through a fence on FM 2090 near Driver’s Road. They arrived to find a Tesla with an unresponsive male in the driver’s seat. MCHD units arrived on the scene and transpor...
MAJOR ACCIDENT FM 2090
MIDNIGHT-FM 2090 AT DRIVER-TESLA JUMPED THE FENCE
Get ready for the 2027 Conroe Firefighters Foundation Calendar!
Coming Soon! Preorder your calendar now and help support the Conroe Firefighters Foundation. Every purchase helps us continue supporting Conroe firefighters and their families when they need it most. Scan the QR code on the flyer to preorder yours today! https://conroepff.com...
MCSO Participates in Active Shooter Event Training w/ Area Agencies
West Patrol Command, in partnership with Montgomery ISD Police Department, Montgomery Police Department, Montgomery County Constable Precinct 1, Texas Department of Public Safety, Montgomery County Hospital District, and local fire personnel, participated in a Joint Active Shoote...
The Woodlands Car Club honors Fire Department’s Antique Engine in 25th Anniversary Celebration
As The Woodlands Car Club marks its 25th anniversary, the organization will begin its milestone season with a meaningful tribute to The Woodlands Fire Department. The Woodlands Township Annual Boots vs. Badges Softball Game and The Woodlands Car Club Community Car Showcase will b...
Traffic Alert: Hwy 105 E. – Security Area – Wreck
9:20 p.m. Hwy 105 E. at Lee Turner Road – wreck
Traffic Alert: Hwy 59 NB SR – Splendora – Auto vs. Horse
8:45 p.m. Hwy 59 northbound feeder at E. River Road – auto vs. horse
Conroe Police Bust Houston Man for BMV
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TX- Conroe Police arrested a Houston man early Wednesday, after witnesses reported seeing someone breaking into vehicles at the Riverwalk Apartments. Officers responded to the complex after witnesses reported the vehicle burglar in progress and provided a descr...
Traffic Alert: I-45 NB ML – The Woodlands – Post-Pursuit Crash
3:40 p.m. I-45 northbound HOV lane near Lake Woodlands Drive – post-pursuit crash has traffic heavy across all of the northbound lanes.
Two arrests made for Reckless Driving in Spring
On September 8, 2026, around 8 p.m., one of Montgomery County Precinct 3 Constable Ryan Gable’s patrol deputies observed a white Ford 2-door and a white Dodge 4-door near IH-45 & Pruitt Rd, Spring southbound accelerating at excessive speeds over 100 mph after positioning themselv...
Conroe Teen Arrested on Multiple Counts of Possession of Child Porn
CONROE, TX- An 18-year-old Conroe man was arrested on five felony counts of possession of child pornography following an investigation by a Detective with Montgomery County Pct. 2 Constable Eason’s Office who is assigned to the Houston Area Internet Crimes Against Children Task F...
Traffic Alert: S. Frazier St – Conroe – Wreck
S. Frazier at S. Loop 336 – wreck (single-vehicle)
NEW WILDFIRE QUICKLY GROWING
A wildfire burning in San Saba County had grown to an estimated 1,500 acres and was five percent contained Tuesday evening, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service. The Forest Service logged the Kurk Fire at 9:35 a.m. Tuesday. It was still being reported at 500 acres late in th...
Traffic Alert: Decker Prairie Rosehill Rd – Magnolia – Wreck
5:15 p.m. Decker Prairie Rosehill Rd at Bridle Creek Dr. N – Wreck
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center Emergency Department receives 2026 ENA Lantern Award
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center’s Emergency Department has been selected as a recipient of the 2026 Emergency Nurses Association Lantern Award, which recognizes emergency departments for experienced leadership, innovation and evidence-based practice improvements tha...
The Boots vs. Badges Softball Game set for September 27
Who will take home bragging rights, boots or badges? Grab your family and head out for an afternoon of softball and classic cars as the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office takes on The Woodlands Fire Department. The Boots vs. Badges Softball Game is set for Sunday, September 27, 2...
Conroe teen charged with five counts of child pornography, court documents say
An investigation determined that 18-year-old Isaiah Brown was identified as a suspect as part of an investigation by the Houston Area Internet Crimes Against Children....
Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Holiday Weekend DWI Task Force Update
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office led this weekend’s countywide DWI Task Force, coordinating with our partner police agencies to keep our roads safe throughout the holiday period. We conducted concentrated enforcement operations across Montgomery County. Over the three‑day w...
Traffic Alert: Fostoria Rd – Cleveland/Splendora Area – Wreck
10:25 a.m. Fostoria Road at Morgan Cemetery Rd – Wreck
Crash Takes Out Power Pole, Causes Outage & Traffic Issues
HARRIS COUNTY, TX- On Tuesday morning, Deputies with Pct. 4 Constable Mark Herman’s Office responded to the scene of a two-vehicle crash in the 17700 block of Woodlode Lane. The crash damaged a utility pole and knocked out power in the area. Southbound lanes are currently closed....
Traffic Alert: FM 1314 – Porter – Wreck w/ motorcycle
10:05 a.m. FM 1314 and Church St. – Wreck
MCSO Labor Day Weekend DWI Task Force Update
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office led this weekend’s countywide DWI Task Force, coordinating with our partner police agencies to keep our roads safe throughout the holiday period. We conducted concentrated enforcement operations across Montgomery County. Over the three‑day w...
Traffic Alert: College Park Drive – South County – Wreck
8:45 a.m. College Park Drive eastbound at I-45 southbound feeder – wreck
Traffic Alert: Loop 494 – New Caney – Wreck
8:40 a.m. Loop 494 at Gasoline Alley – Wreck
CRASH CLOSES FM 2090 FOR HOURS
At about 11:30 p.m., a female was traveling east on FM 2090 in front of the Splendora Police Department. A Chevrolet 2500 passed her in the center lane, also heading east, and sideswiped her front fender as it moved back into the traffic lane. As she approached Carol Lane, she sa...
Some Area Heroes Need Your Support!
TARKINGTON, TX- In Montgomery County, we’re blessed with plenty of wonderful paid firefighters. However, our neighbors in Tarkington (that’s just the other side of Cleveland in Liberty County) are an all-volunteer fire department. Fire Chief Paul Gregory has held that position si...
Wildfire Update – Monday, September 7, 2026, 8:00 PM Wildfire Update – Monday, September 7, 2026, 8:00 PM
Texas A&M Forest Service wildland firefighters and all assigned resources continue suppression efforts on wildfires burning across the state, including the 90,400 acre Ross Fire in Palo Pinto County, the 400 acre Follow Fire and 77 acre South Day Fire in Sutton County and the 466...
Traffic Alert: Hwy 249 – Pinehurst – Wreck
6:05 p.m. Decker Prairie Rd at Hwy 249 feeder – wreck
Splendora PD’s August Crime & Activity – By the Numbers
From Splendora Police Department – Chief Wally Weighat: The Splendora Police Department remains committed to transparency and keeping our community informed about police activity occurring throughout the City of Splendora. During August 2026, SPD recorded 2,112 total incidents an...