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CURRENTLY WORKING CRASHES

INSTEAD OF ALL THE TRAFFIC CRASHES POSTED SEPARATELY ON THE WEBSITE WE ARE GOING TO POST ONE PAGE A DAY WITH THE MOST RECENT CRASH ON TOP, AND IF WE GET UPDATES THEY WILL BE NOTED BELOW THE CRASH 6:05 p.m. FM 1488 westbound at Superior Rd 5:21 PM -FM 1488 AT WALTER WOODSON 4:59 [...

Montgomery County Police ReporterOct 31, 2026

HAPPY HALLOWEEN FROM THE MONTGOMERY COUTNY DISTRICT ATTORNEYS OFFICE

Here’s to a Halloween filled with creative costumes, overflowing candy buckets, spooky surprises and memories worth making! As families head out to celebrate, remember to slow down, stay alert, watch for trick-or-treaters and NEVER drive impaired. Have fun. Be safe. From all of u...

Montgomery County Police ReporterOct 31, 2026

FATAL CRASH ON FM 1485

At 5:15 a.m. on Saturday morning, Caney Creek Fire, along with North Montgomery County Fire, was dispatched to a reported major accident with entrapment in the 4000 block of FM 1485 between Jefferson Chemical and the railroad tracks. They arrived on the scene to find a 2013 Nissa...

Montgomery County Police ReporterOct 31, 2026

FM 1485 REOPENS AFTER FATAL CRASH

At 5:15am Saturday morning Caney Creek Fire and North Montgomery County Fire responded to a reported crash in the 4000 block of FM 1485 between the railroad tracks and Jefferson Chemical. They arrived to find a Nissan had rear ended an 18-wheeler tractor. The female driver was de...

Montgomery County Police ReporterOct 31, 2026

FM 1485 CLOSED-USE WAUKEGAN AS ALTERNATE

A crash at 5:15 am has closed FM 1485 North between Jefferson Chemical and the railroad tracks., MCSO is investigating the auto vs. 18-wheeler. Expect to reopen close to 9 am. USE WAUKEGAN AS ALTERNATE-LIGHT BETWEEN FM 2090 AND RAILROAD TRACKS...

Montgomery County Police ReporterOct 31, 2026

CRASH CLOSES FM 1485

A crash at 5:15 am has closed FM 1485 North between Jefferson Chemical and the railroad tracks., MCSO is investigating the auto vs. 18-wheeler. Expect to reopen close to 9 am....

Montgomery County Police ReporterOct 31, 2026

SHOTS FIRED CALL TURNS INTO ARREST

A 22-year-old man was arrested early Monday, Oct. 26, after Liberty County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to reports of gunfire along CR 5503 in the Colony Ridge area south of Cleveland. At approximately 2:48 a.m., a deputy was dispatched to the area after a resident reporte...

Montgomery County Police ReporterOct 31, 2026

MONTGOMERY COUNTY JOINT TASK FORCE TAKES DOWN WANTED SUBJECT

Thursday afternoon, Montgomery County Precinct 4 deputies were informed of a suspect wanted on various felony offenses relating to an investigation led by Montgomery County Precinct 3 Constable’s Office detectives assigned to the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force for Po...

Montgomery County Police ReporterOct 30, 2026

JURY SENTENCES MAN TO LIFE IN PRISON FOR STABBING DEATH OF CONROE DOCTOR

Today, October 29, 2026, Miles Joseph Fridrich, 27, was sentenced by a Montgomery County jury to life in prison after pleading guilty to the murder of 52-year-old Dr. Talat Jehan Khan, a pediatrician at Texas Children’s Hospital. On October 28, 2023, Conroe Police officers respon...

Montgomery County Police ReporterOct 29, 2026

MONTGOMERY COUNTY GRAND JURY INDICTMENTS FOR OCTOBER 29, 2026

GRAND JURY INDICTMENTS INDICTMENT ONLY NAME/JAIL ID/COURT/OFFENSE DATE/ARREST DATE/ FELONY LEVEL/ARRESTING AGENCY SPONSORED CONTENT Arrested, Then Cleared? Former Judge Ned Turnbull Explains How To Get Your Record Expunged. According to E.R. “Ned” Turnbull, the problem is pretty ...

Montgomery County Police ReporterOct 29, 2026

Roman Forest Police Say Suspect Tried to Evade

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TX- Roman Forest Police arrested 20-year-old Erik Silva, 20, of New Caney, for Evading Arrest with Vehicle, a 3rd Degree Felony. Silva allegedly failed to stop for a traffic violation on Roman Forest Blvd, and increased his speed instead. After a brief pursuit,...

Montgomery County Police ReporterOct 29, 2026

Traffic Stop Ends in Arrest, Recovery of Stolen Property

HARRIS COUNTY, TX- Deputy Lagoy with Pct. 4 Constable Mark Herman’s Office has an adult male in custody following a traffic stop in the 16200 block of Champion Forest Drive. During the investigation, deputies recovered a firearm, suspected marijuana, and several power tools, some...

Montgomery County Police ReporterOct 29, 2026

MAN SENTENCED IN THE FATAL CRASH THAT KILLED 94-YEAR-OLD WOMAN IN NEW CANEY

On Wednesday, October 28, 2026, Dillon Ware pleaded guilty to the charge of manslaughter. He was sentenced by Judge Hansen to 4 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. In May of 2024, Ware was traveling down Valley Ranch at 90 miles per hour. At the intersection of Oly...

Montgomery County Police ReporterOct 29, 2026

Crash in South Liberty County

LIBERTY COUNTY, TX- Around 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dayton Volunteer Fire Department responded to the area of County Road 486 where a vehicle crashed into a tree. Firefighters arrived to find all occupants out of the vehicle and Acadian EMS providing patient care. The roadway was closed...

Montgomery County Police ReporterOct 29, 2026

MCSO Arrests Wanted Fugitive, Recovers Stolen Vehicle and Property

On Wednesday, October 21, 2026, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Crime Reduction Unit responded to an address in Willis, Texas, to locate wanted fugitive Anthony Robert Gmazel. Deputies took Gmazel into custody on an outstanding felony warrant for possession of a controlled...

Montgomery County Police ReporterOct 29, 2026

BREAKING: Montgomery County’s Phones DOWN

County Phone Service Outages: Intermittent outages with our service provider are affecting county phone lines, including the non-emergency dispatch number. 911 remains fully operational and is not affected by these outages. If you have a non-emergency situation that can wait, ple...

Montgomery County Police ReporterOct 29, 2026

CONROE POLICE UPDATE SUNDAY WRONG WAY DRIVER FATAL CRASH

On Sunday, October 25, 2026, at approximately 4:40 a.m., Conroe PD Communications personnel received a call about a wrong way driver going southbound in the northbound lanes of IH45. At approximately 4:41 a.m., a second caller advised the vehicle, a dark colored pick-up truck, wa...

Montgomery County Police ReporterOct 28, 2026

WISH HUMBLE PD K-9 ROBBY A HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Happy Birthday, K-9 Robby! Help us wish K-9 Robby a very happy birthday! Robby works hard alongside his handler to help keep our officers and community safe. We’re proud of him and grateful to have him as a valued member of the Humble Police family. We hope your day is filled wit...

Montgomery County Police ReporterOct 28, 2026

MONTGOMERY COUNTY OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT HOSTS ALL HAZARDS TRAINING CLASS

On Tuesday and again today the Montgomery County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management hosted a class at the Lone Star Convention Center in Conroe for the Emergency Operations Center Operations and Planning for All Hazards course for partners across the region. TEE...

Montgomery County Police ReporterOct 28, 2026

I-45 CLOSED

130AM-I 45 NORTHBOUND AT THE 116 MILE MARKER HUNTSVILLE HIGHWAY 30 EXIT CLOSED DUE TO A 2 VEHICLE MINOR INJURY CRASH

Montgomery County Police ReporterOct 28, 2026

MONTGOMERY COUNTY GRAND JURY INDICTMENTS FOR OCTOBER 27, 2026

GRAND JURY INDICTMENTS INDICTMENT ONLY NAME/JAIL ID/COURT/OFFENSE DATE/ARREST DATE/ FELONY LEVEL/ARRESTING AGENCY SPONSORED CONTENT Arrested, Then Cleared? Former Judge Ned Turnbull Explains How To Get Your Record Expunged. According to E.R. “Ned” Turnbull, the problem is pretty ...

Montgomery County Police ReporterOct 28, 2026

Splendora Police Arrest Well-Known East County Man

SPLENDORA POLICE DEPARTMENT POSTED THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT: SPLENDORA, TX – On September 20, 2026, the Splendora Police Department received a report regarding an alleged sexual assault. Following the initial report, the Splendora Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Divisio...

Montgomery County Police ReporterOct 28, 2026

Breaking: George Bush Intercontinental Airport Houston Fire

George Bush Intercontinental Airport 5:30pm update: Houston Fire Department crews remain on scene at Terminal C North at IAH. Flights are operating normally in other terminals, and no cancellations have been reported. Travelers should check with their airline for terminal and gat...

Montgomery County Police ReporterOct 27, 2026

Cleveland Police Offer Halloween Safety Tips

LIBERTY COUNTY, TX- The Cleveland Police Department is encouraging families to take precautions to ensure children enjoy a safe and fun Halloween. Halloween ranks among children’s favorite holidays, but trick-or-treating can present safety risks when children lack proper supervis...

Montgomery County Police ReporterOct 27, 2026

HUNTSVILLE POLICE MAKE SEVEN ARRESTS IN MONDAY SHIFT, INCLUDING DRUG AND DWI CHARGES

Huntsville Police officers made seven arrests and handled several reports Monday into early Tuesday, according to the department’s shift report for October 26, 2026. At 10:33 a.m. Monday, officers in the 1000 block of El Road arrested Jkaiden Jakarvis Cornell Merchant on a Housto...

Montgomery County Police ReporterOct 27, 2026

HOUSE FIRE -MAPLE HEIGHTS

315AM-GARAGE FIRE 16600 SPIRIT STREET, MAPLE HEIGHTS, PORTER

Montgomery County Police ReporterOct 27, 2026

HAPPENING NOW: Man Transported After Stabbing, Woman Detained, Pct. 4 Investigating

HARRIS COUNTY, TX- A man suffered multiple stab wounds Monday evening in the 5300 block of FM 1960 Road East, prompting an investigation by deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office. Deputies responded to the scene and began investigating the stabbing. Emergency medical person...

Montgomery County Police ReporterOct 27, 2026

Fire Traffic Alert: Stapleton Rd – Magnolia – House Fire

1:40 p.m. Firefighters are responding to a large residential structure fire in the 2700 block of Stapleton Road, near Superior Road. Firefighters reported seeing a column of smoke from a distance....

Montgomery County Police ReporterOct 26, 2026

MAJOR ACCIDENT -MAGNOLIA

9:30 PM- MAJOR ACCIDENT NORTHBOUND SH 249 FEEDER BETWEEN DECKER PRAIRIE AND WOOD TRACE. ONE VEHICLE, HEAVY DAMAGE.

Montgomery County Police ReporterOct 26, 2026

FATAL CRASH IN WILLIS

At 4:50 p.m., North Montgomery County Fire was dispatched to the 11800 block of Wickdome between Serenity Woods and Pineloch. Units arrived to find that a Mustang Shelby 500 had struck a culvert. Medics started life-saving measures; however, the 32-year-old male did not survive. ...

Montgomery County Police ReporterOct 26, 2026

Traffic Alert Update: Fatal Crash on Wickdome Dr. in Willis

8:45 p.m. The critically injured person in the earlier crash on Wickdome has died. The crash has now been investigated and the road has reopened. MCPR was on the scene and the full story will be posted soon....

Montgomery County Police ReporterOct 26, 2026

FIRE IN NEW CANEY

East Montgomery County firefighters are on the scene of a brush fire on Speed Street at I-69. Just north of I-69

Montgomery County Police ReporterOct 25, 2026

Fire Traffic Alert: Percy Ridge Drive – Magnolia – Residential Fire

9:10 a.m. Firefighters arrived at a home on Percy Ridge Drive to find heavy fire coming from the garage, just as multiple 911 callers reported. Firefighters are now attacking the fire and trying to put a stop on it. Please avoid the area....

Montgomery County Police ReporterOct 25, 2026

I-45 HAS REOPENED FOLLOWING WRONG WAY DRIVER FATAL CRASH

Just before 5 am Sunday, the driver of a Honda was struck head-on by the driver of a Nissan Titan on I-45 over Gladsdell. The freeway was closed and has just reopened at 9:22 a.m. We will be posting full details within the hour....

Montgomery County Police ReporterOct 25, 2026

CRASH RESULTS IN HOMICIDE-SHOOTER FLED THE SCENE

A shooting occurred this morning on SH 99 near Rayford Road, following a vehicle crash. According to preliminary information, a red vehicle struck another vehicle on the main lanes of SH 99. After both vehicles stopped at the San Jacinto River Bridge, the driver of the red vehicl...

Montgomery County Police ReporterOct 25, 2026

I45 REMAINS CLOSED

7 AM- I-45 NORTHBOUND AT LOOP 336/FRAZIER REMAINS CLOSED. THIS IS AFTER A 5 AM CRASH OVER GLADSDELL. ALL NORTHBOUND TRAFFIC MUST EXIT. VERY HEAVY BACKUP- SUGGEST CRIGHTON TO FIRST LIGHT, LEFT TO SILVERDALE, THEN WEST TO THE FREEWAY....

Montgomery County Police ReporterOct 25, 2026

EXPECT I-45 CLOSURE TO LAST SEVERAL HOURS

5:45 AM- MAJOR ACCIDENT NORTHBOUND I-45 AT GLADSDELL HAS THE FREEWAY CLOSED SINCE 5 AM- EXPECT AT LEAST 9 AM BEFORE REOPENING

Montgomery County Police ReporterOct 25, 2026