By
Jamie Nash
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JUST BEFORE 2AM ON SUNDAY MONTGOMERY COUNTY DEPUTIES WERE CALLED TO A BARROOM BRAWL AT COPA’S CLUB ON SAWDUST ROAD, JUST WEST OF INTERSTATE 45 IN THE WOODLANDS.
WHEN THE FIRST UNITS ARRIVED, THE FIGHT WAS STILL GOING ON INSIDE AND BACKUP UNITS WERE CALLED IN. DEPUTIES SAY THE CLUB WAS AT OR OVER CAPACITY AND PEOPLE WERE FLOWING OUT THE DOORS “LIKE ANTS.”
WHEN ALL WAS SAID AND DONE, THREE MALES WERE TRANSPORTED TO MEMORIAL HERMANN WOODLANDS HOSPITAL AND ST LUKES WOODLANDS HOSPITAL. ALL WERE IN STABLE CONDITION WITH VARIOUS INJURIES, INCLUDING HEAD TRAUMA AND WHAT APPEARED TO BE A STAB WOUND ON ONE OF MAN’S HANDS. THREE OTHERS WERE GIVEN FREE RIDES AND ADMISSION TO THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY JAIL ON VARIOUS CHARGES.
OVER A DOZEN OFFIERS RESPONDED TO THE CALL FOR HELP, INCLUDING MONTGOMERY COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPUTIES, TABC, SHENANDOAH PD OFFICERS AND DPS TROOPERS.
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By
Jamie Nash
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MCSO SIU PRESS RELEASE
On Thursday, December 4, 2008 @ approximately 5:45 pm, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Special
Investigations Unit served a search warrant at a business known as Linda’s, located in the 32300 Block of FM
249, Pinehurst, Texas.
The SIU received TIPS from concerned citizens that illegal 8-liner gambling was occurring at the business.
The SIU conducted an undercover operation at the business and established probable cause for a search and
arrest warrant for the business and its employees. Judge C. Hamilton 359th State District Court issued the
warrant.
Two employees were arrested at the scene. Additional arrests are pending. 72 mother boards were seized
from the eight liner machines along with approximately $16,700.00 in US currency and other gambling
paraphernalia. Marijuana was also discovered in
a employee’s vehicle. 16 citations were issued for gambling to the patrons on location during warrant service.
Arrested at the scene:
Norma Borsch
w/f 06/10/1959
Charged with:
Engaging in Organized Crime SJF
Poss Marijuana Misd B
Gambling Promotion Misd A
Keeping a Gambling Place Misd A
Possession of Gambling Paraphernalia Misd A
James McCain
w/m 08/26/1948
Charged with:
Engaging in Organized Crime SJF
Gambling Promotion Misd A
Keeping a Gambling Place Misd A
Poss of Gambling Paraphernalia Misd A
The SIU was assisted by the Montgomery County Auto Theft Task Force and DPS Special Crimes Conroe
Office.
By
Jamie Nash
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PRESS RELEASE from Sgt. Bob Berry
While this is the season for shopping, not all shoppers are doing it legally. Conroe Police Officers arrested a total of five suspects in three days, relating to three different burglaries of local businesses.
On December 2, 2008 Conroe Police Officers C. Roper, M. Goodman, and J. Sullivan responded to a report of an unknown person inside R&R Salvage in the 1300 block of East Davis. An employee of the business arrived to open the business at approximately 6:00 am and heard a noise from one of the metal buildings on the property. Officers arrived and located James Collard, 03-01-08, inside one the salvage storage buildings. Collard was wearing a green worksuit, black mask, and a headband light. Collard apparently bent a wall panel of the metal building and was able to remove approximately $500.00 of salvaged copper from the building. Collard was transported to the Montgomery County Jail on Burglary of a Building charges and remains in jail with a bond of $3,500.00.
On December 4, 2008, approximately 4:45 am, Officer M. Goodman responded to an alarm at the Radio Shack Store located in the 2000 block of N. Frazier Street. Officer Goodman was on patrol within a few blocks of the business when the call was dispatch and was able to see the suspect vehicle leaving the scene. Officer Goodman initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle and detained two subjects. Additional officers arrived with Officer Goodman and also responded to the crime scene. The two suspects were identified as Christopher Saltz, 02-21-87, and Shawn Irons, 06-06-86. Saltz and Irons apparently used a crowbar to break the front window of the store and allegedly removed a home entertainment center, computer, and camera. Evidence at the scene and in plain view inside the vehicle tied the two suspects to the burglary. Both suspects were transported to the Montgomery County Jail on charges of Burglary of a Building. Both remain in the jail under $3,000.00 bond.
On December 4, 2008, approximately 9:40 pm, Officer R. McCreary was notified by a passerby that there was possibly a person inside Henderson Feed Supply located 101 East Davis Street. Officer R. McCreary responded to the business and found that there was apparent forced entry and observed two subjects inside the business. Officer McCreary held the suspects at gunpoint until other officers arrived. Officer G. Gallegos arrived and assisted Officer McCreary in handcuffing the suspects. The suspects were identified as 15 and 16 year old males. The juveniles were transported to the Montgomery County Juvenile Detention Center for processing on charges of Burglary of a Building.
The Conroe Police Department encourages everyone to report suspicious activity to their local law enforcement agency but are reminded to not attempt to apprehend alleged suspects as it could result in serious injuries. In cases of an emergency call 911. You may also call the Conroe Police Department at 936-522-3203. Persons with information regarding felony criminal activity that has already occurred may contact the Montgomery County Crimestoppers and may be eligible for compensation if the information leads to the arrest of the suspect.
By
Jamie Nash
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MCSO SIU Press Release
On Tuesday, December 2, 2008 @ approximately 4:50 pm, the Montgomery County Sheriffs Office
SIU served a narcotics search warrant at a residence located in the 1400 Block of San Jacinto,
Conroe, Texas.
The SIU received tips from concerned citizens that narcotics were being trafficked from this
location along with stolen property. The tipsters complained of heavy in and out traffic and drug
transactions occurring in the driveway of the residence. The SIU established probable cause for a
warrant which was issued by Judge Trey Spikes, Justice of the Peace Pct2.
During the search of the property and residence two stolen motorcycles and two stolen ATV 4
wheelers where recovered, one was listed stolen from a Sheriff in a neighboring county, one stolen
low boy trailer, 3 ounces of ICE methamphetamine, numerous controlled substance prescription
pills, 3 ounces of marijuana, other dangerous drugs, drug paraphernalia, electronic scales, two
switch blade knives, a pistol, rifle, shotgun, and a full automatic UZI sub machine.
Arrested at scene
1. Andrew Focht
w/m dob 06-23-1962
Charged with:
Poss C/S Methamphetamine 4 -200 grams ~ Felony-2
Poss Marijuana 2-4 ounces ~ Misd A
Poss C/S valium ~ Misd A
3) counts Possession Stolen Property ~ State Jail Felony x 3
3) counts Felon Possession Firearm ~ State Jail Felony x 3
2. Christopher Stephens
w/m 05-20-1972
Charged with:
Unlawful Use Motor Vehicle ~ State Jail Felony
Poss Marijuana ~ Misd B.
The SIU was assisted by the Montgomery County Auto Theft Task Force.
By
Jamie Nash
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UPDATE:
Thomas Mullins, who was critically injured in a crash on FM 1314 in Conroe Sunday morning, has died.
The unidentified driver of the other vehicle fled the scene. As of Tuesday, police are still trying to locate him.
Source: Sgt. Bob Berry, Conroe Police Department
A head-on collision in Conroe early Sunday left one driver in critical condition and another driver evading law enforcement. The crash occurred around 2:30 a.m. on FM 1314 near Creighton Road when a northbound 1997 Ford Explorer collided with a 1998 Honda sedan.
“Apparently the Explorer crossed into the oncoming lane,” said Sgt. Jon Buckholtz of the Conroe Police Department.
The Honda’s driver, Conroe resident Thomas Mullins, was critically injured, but the unidentified driver of the SUV fled into a nearby wooded area on foot in unknown condition.
River Plantation and Conroe Fire Departments worked together to free Mullins from the twisted wreckage of his car. Mullins then went into cardiac arrest, Buckholtz said, but was revived and transported to Conroe Regional Medical Center by Montgomery County EMS. Mullins was then transported by ambulance to Ben Taub Hospital in Houston.
Meanwhile, Conroe Police and the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office searched the wooded area around the crash site for the other driver using not only lights and manpower, but heat signature / night vision equipment as well.
“We’re not as concerned about the other driver as a suspect as we are concerned that he might be injured or may have died,” Buckholtz said.
After a lengthy and intense effort produced no results, CPD called for assistance from the Houston Police Department who flew over the area in a helicopter that was also equipped with heat signature / night vision equipment. Like the officers on the ground, HPD officers searching by air found no one.
As of 6 a.m., the scene was cleared, but CPD officers were still searching for the second driver.
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