NOVEMBER 14, 2006
FRANCES WOLF FUNERAL
CUDAHY, WISCONSIN
NOVEMBER 14, 2008
MVA CROCKETT MARTIN AT FM 2090
NOVEMBER 14, 2009
1000 SWINE FLU SHOTS GIVEN AT CONROE HIGH SCHOOL
NOVEMBER 14, 2009
HEIGHTS ARSONIST APPEARS IN FRONT OF JUDGE
A man charged with setting one house on fire in the Heights is locked up and prosecutors now say he confessed on video tape.
David Joseph Prince, 30, was in probable cause court Saturday night, following his arrest on Friday. He’s facing a single arson charge.
He’s accused of starting one of the fires in the area where there has been a rash of arsons recently. The arrest is for a Sept. 17 fire on 12th Street, which is right in the middle of the area where there have been more than a dozen other fires.
NOVEMBER 12, 2012
I-45 FATAL CRASH
Just after 10 p.m. Wednesday night a Montgomery County Deputy stopped a vehicle on the left shoulder of I-45 northbound just north or SH 242. As he searched the vehicle several wreckers pulled up for a wrecker call. As they sat with their overhead lights going a Honda Accord came onto the extra wide shoulder which is over twenty-five feet and without braking slammed into the rear of a Quick Tow Wrecker driver by Joe Kerns of Spring. The 36-year-old driver of the car was killed on impact. The wrecker driver was transported to St. Lukes in stable condition. DPS investigated the crash and are trying to determine what the Honda was doing driving on the left shoulder. The impact was so great that it lifted the wrecker off the ground pushing it almost thirty feet before the wrecker came in contact with the ground again and slid almost thirty feet. This while it remained in park. The name of the Honda driver has not been released yet pending notification of next of kin. Judge Trey Spikes ordered Eickenhorst Funeral Directors to transport the victim to the Montgomery County Forensic Center for autopsy.
NOVEMBER 14, 2014
MISSING BOY
Police and fire officials along with hundreds of volunteers have been searching the Spring Trails Subdivision for a ten-year-old boy who left home close to 4:30pm Friday afternoon. A Blood Hound from Montgomery County Precinct 4 trailed the boys scent for over two miles before he lost it. A DPS helicopter circled the area with heat seeking equipment and was unable to locate him. His adopted parents are very worried and are embracing all the help from officials and the community. In earlier years the boy lived in a heavily wooded area and officials say he knows how to survive. They did not say to what extent though. Searchers plan to continue into the night or as long as it takes to locate him.
Currently a command post is set up near Mia Ridge and Anthony Trail in Spring
Drivers are asked to avoid the area as it is very congested with emergency crews still arriving.
The missing juvenile, 10-year-old Luke Plunk who had last been seen wearing blue jeans with a blue and white striped shirt.
NOVEMBER 14, 2014
MISSING SPRING BOY FOUND SAFE
Police and fire officials along with hundreds of volunteers have been searching the Spring Trails Subdivision for a ten-year-old boy who left home close to 4:30pm Friday afternoon. A Blood Hound from Montgomery County Precinct 4 trailed the boy’s scent for over two miles before he lost it. A DPS helicopter circled the area with heat-seeking equipment and was unable to locate him. His adopted parents are very worried and are embracing all the help from officials and the community. In earlier years the boy lived in a heavily wooded area and officials say he knows how to survive. They did not say to what extent though. Searchers plan to continue into the night or as long as it takes to locate him.
Currently, a command post is set up near Mia Ridge and Anthony Trail in Spring
Drivers are asked to avoid the area as it is very congested with emergency crews still arriving.
The missing juvenile, 10-year-old Luke Plunk had last been seen wearing blue jeans with a blue and white striped shirt.
UPDATE-FOUND SAFE
NOVEMBER 14, 2015
MONTGOMERY COUNTY HOMICIDE
Marc Pourner, 27, was reported leaving a home on Cypresswood Drive on Wednesday evening. He then went to a location in Conroe where sometime on Thursday he and another man got into an altercation in the Conroe area. That man reportedly abducted Pourner, and that was the last that was seen of him. Late Saturday afternoon Montgomery County became involved in the investigation. Through leads, they got information that Pourner’s body may be near Caney Creek near the intersection of Firetower Road and FM 1485. Officials responded to that scene and after a search found a Chevrolet Sonoma pickup with the license plate matching that of Pourner. completely burned almost one thousand feet from the road. As they investigated that, they came across Marc Pourner’s body.
Detectives spent all Saturday night at the scene processing evidence. Milstead Wrecker was dispatched to the scene along with their mud recovery vehicle. A wrecker designed to go off-road to retrieve vehicles. After several hours the vehicle was removed. Montgomery County Precinct 4 Justice of the Peace James Metts arrived on the scene to perform an inquest. He ordered Eickenhorst Funeral Directors to transport the body to the Montgomery County Forensic Center for autopsy.
Anyone with information about this crime is asked to contact the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.
NOVEMBER 14, 2016
BASSINGHAM HOUSE FIRE
NOVEMBER 14, 2016
CONROE PD MAKE A WISH-LAURYN WILLIAMS
Monday was a special day at the Conroe Police Department, and one that a young lady named Lauryn Williams will never forget. The Make A Wish Foundation approached Conroe Police for assistance after Lauryn’s mother told them she was obsessed with the reality series C.O.P.S. and its theme song.
With the help of a small army of volunteers and contributors from Montgomery County Precinct 3 Commissioner James Noack to multiple local business and a large number of Conroe Police Officers, Lauryn Williams became an Honorary Conroe Police Officer, complete with uniform, badge, and a swearing-in ceremony.
A white stretch limo delivered Lauryn to a cheering crowd of uniformed officers at the Conroe Police Department Monday morning. The special guest was taken inside where Conroe Police Chief Philip Dupuis said the department was excited to have her and called the event “another example of the men and women of (the Conroe Police) department and how (they) care about the community.”
Dupuis pinned the badge on Lauryn and welcomed her “to the force” as the roomful of officers cheered, saying it was a “blessing to have Officer Williams” on their team.
After being sworn in, Officer Lauryn Williams was assigned to her training partner, Officer Sutton who handles a K-9. The new officer got to ride in the K-9 patrol vehicle and participate in a mock low-speed pursuit, complete with a foot chase and K-9 deployment. Officer Williams even had the pleasure of handcuffing the suspect.
She also explored a SWAT van and went for a ride on a PHI Air Medical helicopter.
Commissioner Noack also spoke at the event, thanking everyone who helped make the event possible.
“We’re incredibly blessed to live in a community where we can come together and show our respect for all of the men and women that live here, and to give officer Williams this day that she so deserves,” he said. “Lauryn, we want this day to be your day, and we want it be very special.”
CPD Sgt. James Waller, referred to as the “point man” on the project, said it was an honor and a privilege to be involved.
Some others whose generosity made Lauryn’s day special were the Conroe Police Officers Association; PHI Air Medical; Vernon’s Kuntry Katfish; Joe’s Pizza and Pasta; Montgomery Bake House; Conroe Welding Supply; Academy Sports and Outdoors; Conroe Flowers; and Coca Cola.
Sgt. Waller said Make A Wish contacted him about making Lauryn an honorary officer and it came together easily, thanks to the community’s generosity with their time, money and products.
Janice Thigpen, Make A Wish volunteer, said the foundation started in 1980 when a special young boy wanted to be an Arizona Highway Patrolman and a man named Tommy Austin made it happen in a way similar to what was done for Lauryn. Thigpen said the foundation is excellent for donors who are concerned about how their contributions are spent because they have “very low overhead” with the overwhelming majority of funds going to make wishes come true for the children.
NOVEMBER 14, 2016
SH 105 AUTO PEDESTRIAN FATAL CRASH
At 644pm MCHD along with Conroe Fire Department responded to a reported auto pedestrian crash on SH 105 West near Carriage Trail, just west of April Sound and just outside the Conroe City Limits. First units on the scene found a teenage juvenile female deceased. She was struck in an unlit area of SH 105 by a Chevrolet Malibu. That driver submitted mandatory blood draw. Additional details as they are available. . According to officials she was attempting to cross the 7 lanes of SH 105.
NOVEMBER 14, 2017
EMPTY BOWLS LUNCH-MONTGOMERY COUNTY HOMELESS COALITION
For this year’s Awareness Event, the Montgomery County Homeless Coalition is partnering with the Salvation Army in Conroe to feed those suffering from homelessness and poverty. Tuesday morning Coalition Members and several others served food at the Salvation Army in Conroe. Several local officials assisted in serving today including State Representative Will Metcalf, MCHD Board member Bob Bagley, MCSO Lt. Scott Spencer and Captain Carlisle.
After lunch was served a tour was given of the new facility across the street which will house programs to assist homeless and disadvantaged with working skills. Lone Star College will offer a culinary school at the facility also. It is expected to open in early 2018.
To help close the meal gap in our community, please consider donating to the Montgomery County Food Bank and local food pantries. Visit us at www.mctxhomeless.org for member agencies you can support.
NOVEMBER 14, 2019
I 45 GREYHOUND BUS VS 18 WHEELER CRASH
About 2:30 Wednesday morning a Greyhound Bus with 26 passengers were traveling from Dallas to Houston when the bus broke down in front of The Woodlands Mall in I-45 North. The driver of the bus activated the flashers and put reflective safety triangles on the shoulder behind the bus. Just after 5 am, as they waited for a replacement bus an Anheuser Busch 18-wheeler hauling Kroger bottled water which was southbound left the main lanes for unknown reasons. The truck struck the rear of the bus pushing it forward. It then deflected off of it and struck an overhead freeway sign, breaking it off of its steel structure. The driver of the truck was transported to the hospital in critical condition but has since been upgraded to stable. Five passengers were also transported to the hospital in stable condition. The 18-wheeler and bus pieces were scattered across the entire southbound lanes of the freeway prompting officials to close it. In addition South Montgomery County Fire stood by as the natural gas tank which powered the vehicle was leaking and could not be shut off due to the damage. DPS has since opened at least 3-lanes. HAZMAT International is on the scene for the cleanup which could take most of the day.
NOVEMBER 14, 2019
UPDATE ON SPRING MANHUNT FOR MURDER SUSPECT
Lt. Spencer with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office said additional police are on the way to the Harmony Park Apartments as they do an apartment-to-apartment search for the murder suspect who fled as they were executing a warrant just after 6 pm Thursday. There is no time frame that residents will be allowed to return to their homes. Several residents outside the complex have children in the apartments and others with pets.
NOVEMBER 14, 2019
SPRING SWAT SCENE TURNS DEADLY
On November 15, 2019 at around 12 am the manhunt for Roderick Bowers led Montgomery County SWAT Deputies to an apartment in the Harmony Park Apartment Complex located at 2625 Harmony Park Crossing, Spring 77386. Multiple attempts were made using several different contact numbers for the resident of that particular apartment unit; however, none resulted in contact with the resident. Shortly after 12:30 am Montgomery County SWAT attempted entry into the apartment to check the welfare of the resident at which time three shots were heard from inside the apartment. SWAT team members set up a perimeter around that particular unit and attempted contact with the occupants with no results. After a brief standoff, entry was made into the residence using a remote robot with a camera at which time two bodies were found deceased inside. At this time, one of the deceased has been presumptively identified as Bowers. The other deceased individual has been identified as the 52-year-old white male resident. The victim’s name will not be released at this time pending notification of next of kin.
The scene was secured and the investigation is being conducted by Detectives with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Homicide/Violent Crimes unit and the Texas Rangers. Judge Beasley, Precinct 3 Justice of the Peace, ordered an autopsy to assist in the investigation. This is an active investigation and additional details will be provided when available.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victim here in Montgomery County as well as the victims in Gulfport Mississippi.
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On November 14, 2019, at 6:40 pm the Gulf Coast Violent Offender Task Force, which includes Deputies from the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy U.S. Marshals and Houston Police Department were tracking a person wanted as a suspect out of Mississippi for multiple felony offenses. Roderick Wayne Bowers is a 52-year-old black male, 6’ tall weighing 195 pounds. He is wanted in connection with an Aggravated Kidnapping, Aggravated Domestic Violence and Homicide in Gulfport Mississippi.
As members of the Task Force attempted to stop Bowers, he fled on foot and pointed a handgun at Task Force Members as he ran into the Harmony Park Apartment Complex where he then eluded police. Multiple units from numerous local agencies converged on the location and set up a perimeter, and canine units are on scene as the search continues.
Bowers was last seen wearing blue jeans, a dark hoodie with a black jacket. Bowers is considered armed and dangerous. If you see him call the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office using 911 and do not attempt to approach him. UPDATE
NOVEMBER 14, 2021
FATAL CRASH SH 105 EAST AT LOOP 336
At 8:30 am NMC Fire was dispatched with Conroe Fire for a major accident with entrapment on SH 105 East at Loop 336. Units arrived on the scene to find a bobtail truck in the ditch and a Toyota Tacoma pickup with heavy damage and the driver trapped. Once the driver was removed CPR was initiated and continued for an extended time. The male in his eighties was pronounced deceased on the scene. Conroe Police investigated the crash. The male in the Toyota Tacoma was northbound on Loop 336 at the red light. An International bobtail truck hauling meat was eastbound. According to witnesses the white Tacoma just started rolling into the intersection. It was then t-boned by the bobtail truck. Justice of the Peace Jason Dunn did the inquest and ordered Eickenhorst Funeral Directors to transport the victim to the Montgomery County Forensic Center for autopsy. The driver of the bobtail truck was uninjured. Both vehicles were towed by Miller Towing.
NOVEMBER 14, 2021
WOODLANDS FATAL CRASH
Just after 3:30 pm Sunday, a man in his 90’s was westbound on Research Forest. He attempted to turn left onto Pinecroft under a flashing yellow arrow. He was driving a Mazda B2500 with standard transmission. A Honda Accord was eastbound and struck the Mazda on the front right. The Mazda then slid into an Audi Q7 which was northbound on Pinecroft at Research Forest waiting to make a left turn onto Research Forest. The driver of the Mazda, who was not wearing a seatbelt was ejected through the passenger window, He was pronounced deceased on the scene. The driver of the Audi was not injured and the driver of the Honda was not injured. DPS worked the crash with the assistance of the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office and Shenandoah Police. Eastbound Research and also Pinecroft both opened to traffic at approximately 5:30 pm. Montgomery County Justice of the Peace Jason Dunn handled the inquest and ordered Eickenhorst Funeral Directors to transport the victim to the Montgomery County Forensic Center for autopsy.
NOVEMBER 14. 2022
18 WHEELER CRASH SENDS TRUCK OVER OVERPASS ONTO ROADWAY BELOW
At 8am Monday morning a box truck was traveling west on SH 99 just east of Birnham Woods Blvd in Spring. For unknown reasons the driver drove off into the left grassy median and traveled several hundred feet. He then came back onto the road surface and made contact with an 18-wheeler, also heading westbound hauling pool pumps. The collision caused the box truck to strike the guardrail, go between the eastbound and westbound overpasses, and launch across lanes below. That driver was in critical condition. The 18-wheeler struck the bridge rail and rode it for over 100 feet. The trailer loaded with pool pumps remained on the freeway while the cab dangled over the side. South Montgomery County Fire Department was sitting in the parking lot next to the incident and gave an immediate response. For the first time ever South County Fire has used the ladder to rescue a driver. They were able to raise the ladder and the driver walked down under his own power. However, prior to the rescue, every strap available on all trucks was utilized to stabilize the cab from falling the remaining distance. Rescue workers had put out an emergency call for a heavy-duty wrecker to respond to the scene as due to radio encryption by Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office there was no way to contact a wrecker unless they had been monitoring a fire channel. If it had been a rotation wrecker it could have taken up to an hour to secure the truck before the driver could be rescued. Rescuers did say they did not believe the driver of the bobtail had been texting as his phone was on him and was dead. At noon westbound lanes remained closed as is Birnham Woods Blvd below. Milstead Wrecker loaded the 18-wheeler hanging over. Miller Towing recovered the bobtail. Slinky with Saddle Creek Towing assisted. Hazmat International was tasked with the cleanup. Fuel from both trucks covered the road below. With three schools in the area, officials say it was a miracle no vehicles were struck below. One other motorist was involved in minor damage to the vehicle.
