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Tomball PD
• Oct. 7 - Officer White arrested a 30-year-old man from Tomball for Assault Family Violence. At about 1 a.m., White responded to a disturbance in the 200 block of Florence. Upon investigation, White discovered that the suspect had assaulted his wife.
• Oct. 7 - Officer White arrested a 53-year-old woman from Tomball for Tampering with a Government Document. At 9:30 a.m., White responded to a theft in the 1300 block of Keefer and observed an altered social security card in the suspect's wallet upon initial contact.
• Oct. 8 - Officer Garza observed a subject lying in the ditch in the 800 block of Alma at about 6:30 a.m.  Upon further investigation, Garza discovered that the subject had been struck by a vehicle and left in the ditch.  Northwest Rural EMS attended the subject who was transported to Memorial Hermann hospital via Life Flight. Evidence was collected and the Tomball Police Department is attempting to locate the suspect who fled the scene without rendering aid to the victim.
• Oct. 8 - Officer White responded to a Burglary of a Motor Vehicle in the 14300 block of FM 2920, where a purse valued at $100, a wallet valued at $50 and a pair of earrings valued at $50 were stolen.
• Oct. 8 - Detective Smith responded to a theft in the 27950 block of Commercial Park Drive, where approximately $45,000 worth of Datalloy was stolen.
• Oct. 8 - Officer Ramsey responded to a theft in the 900 block of Baker, where a ladder valued at $150 was stolen and approximately $250 worth of damage was inflicted upon heavy duty tie down strips.
• Oct. 9 - Officer J. Davis responded to a Burglary of a Building in the 19100 block of Northpoint Ridge Lane, where a notebook computer valued at $2,000 was stolen.
• Oct. 10 - Officer Sampson responded to a Burglary of a Building in the 27800 block of Tomball Parkway, where a paint sprayer valued at $755, a pressure washer valued at $1,089, another paint sprayer valued at $2,059 and a third paint sprayer valued at $1,310 were stolen.
• Oct. 10 - Detective Smith responded to a theft in the 600 block of James, where three signs valued at $252 were stolen.
• Oct. 10 - Detective Smith arrested a 25-year-old man from Tomball for Assault Family Violence. At 7 a.m., Smith responded to an assault in the 29800 block of Tomball Pkwy. Upon investigation, Smith discovered that the suspect had assaulted his wife.
• Oct 10 - Officer Hernandez arrested a 69-year-old woman from Tomball for Driving While Intoxicated and Failure to Stop and Give Information in the 300 block of Willowick. At 7:30 p.m., Hernandez responded to a hit and run incident in the 700 block of South Cherry and witnesses directed officers to the 300 block of Willowick, where the driver had parked her vehicle and entered a home. Upon investigation, the suspect was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated in addition to Failure to Stop and Give Information.
• Oct. 10 - Officer White arrested a 55-year-old man from Tomball for Failure to Comply. At 8:10 a.m., White made contact with the suspect in the 1600 block of Baker and during questioning discovered that the suspect had failed to register his address in compliance with his sex offender status requirements.
• Oct. 10 - Officer Burns arrested a 21-year-old woman from Tomball for Burglary of a Motor Vehicle. At 7:30 p.m., Burns responded to a Burglary of a Motor Vehicle with the suspect still on location in the 1475 block of East Main.  Witnesses and video surveillance observed the suspect entering a victim's vehicle, and attempting to enter a second vehicle, as well.
• Oct. 10 - Officer Manickas responded to a theft in the 800 block of East Main, where the victim paid $2,615.35 for goods and service, which she never received.
• Oct. 10 - Detective Smith responded to a theft in the 14000 block of Medical Complex Dr., where a motorcycle valued at $2,000 was stolen.
• Oct. 11 - Officer Manickas responded to a theft in the 27800 block of Johnson Rd., where $500 worth of batteries was stolen.
• Oct. 13 - Officer Rodriguez arrested a 24-year-old man from Magnolia for Failure to Identify. At 12:45 a.m., Rodriguez responded to a fight in progress in the 14800 block of FM 2920. During questioning the suspect provided a false name and date of birth to Rodriguez in an attempt to conceal the fact that there were open warrants for his arrest.
• Oct. 13 - Officer Ramsey arrested a 59-year-old man from Tomball for Theft. At 5:30 p.m., Ramsey responded to a theft in the 28500 block of Tomball Parkway and conducted a traffic stop on the suspect's vehicle in the 100 block of West Chestnut, after witnesses advised the suspect had driven off without paying for merchandise he removed from the store. $59.06 worth of merchandise was recovered by the arrest.
• Oct. 13 - Officer Hernandez responded to a theft in the 29600 block of Quinn, where two batteries valued at $260 each were stolen and approximately $680 worth of damage was inflicted upon a bulldozer.

Magnolia PD
• Oct. 10 - Officer Stanford conducted a traffic stop in the 18600 block of FM 1488. The 24-year-old male driver was found to have an active warrant out of Wisconsin for theft of a motor vehicle. The driver was arrested and transported to the Montgomery County Jail.
• Oct. 12 - Officer Montgomery conducted a traffic stop on FM 1774 for speeding. The 18-year-old male driver and 19-year-old passenger was arrested for Possession of Marijuana. Both were transported to the Montgomery County Jail.
• Oct. 13 - Officer Diaz conducted a traffic stop in the 18500 block of FM 1488. The vehicle was found to be occupied by two 20-year-old males, one 24-year-old female and a 16-year-old female that was found to be a runaway. All four subjects were arrested for possession of marijuana and possession of a controlled substance (acid/pcp). The three adults were transported to the Montgomery County Jail. The juvenile was released to Montgomery County Juvenile.
• Oct. 13 - Officer Diaz conducted a traffic stop in the 100 block of Magnolia Blvd. The driver, a 47-year-old male from Magnolia was arrested for Driving While License Invalid and Possession of Marijuana. The male was transported to the Montgomery County Jail.
• Oct. 14 - Det. Clack and Officer Diaz responded to a family violence in progress. A 47-year-old male was arrested for family violence assault and transported to the Montgomery County Jail.
• Oct. 17 - Officer Day was advised by the Magnolia Municipal Court there was a subject in the lobby turning himself in for warrants. Subject was arrested and transported to the Montgomery County Jail.

Mo. Co. Sheriff's Office
• Oct. 9 - Sergeant Kader observed a 25-year-old female walking eastbound on FM 1488 from FM 149. The subject was identified and found to have an active warrant for Resisting Arrest. The warrant was confirmed and the subject was taken into custody.
Oct. 10 - Deputy LaSalle was dispatched to the Hazy Hollow Subdivision in reference to an assault. Upon arrival, LaSalle met with a 41-year-old male. Dispatch confirmed the subject had an active warrant for Assault Causing Bodily Injury. The warrant was confirmed and the subject was taken into custody.
Oct. 11 - At 3:30 p.m., Deputy Wilkerson assisted with a shoplifting investigation with Conroe P.D.  The subject, a male from Cleveland, was arrested for theft and transported to the Montgomery County Jail.  The recovered property was given to Wilkerson and released to Home Depot in Magnolia.
Oct. 11 - Deputy Mittag was dispatched to Indigo Lakes Estates in reference to an assault. Upon arrival, Mittag met with the 69-year-old male complainant and the 61-year-old female suspect.  The complainant advised they had just watched the political debate on television and he wanted to watch football, but the suspect wanted to watch the aftermath of the debate. The suspect pushed the complainant off the stool he was sitting on. The suspect was issued a citation for Assault by Contact Family Violence.
Oct. 11 - At 1 a.m., Deputy McKee observed a suspicious vehicle on F.M. 1488.  It appeared there was someone near the vehicle with a flashlight. McKee made contact with the two subjects.  During a check for warrants, it was determined that one of the subjects was wanted.  The subject, a male from Spring, was arrested on the warrant and transported to the Montgomery County Jail.
Oct. 12 - Deputy Brummett was dispatched to Yellow Rose in reference to an assault. Upon arrival, Brummett met with the complainant who advised she had been babysitting for the 18-year-old female suspect and had been assaulted when she asked for payment for the babysitting.  The suspect was issued a citation for assault by contact.
Oct 13 - Deputy Durbin was dispatched Oak Hill Drive, in reference to family violence. Durbin met with the 64-year-old complainant, who advised she had a verbal altercation with her 26-year-old daughter, during which her daughter pinned her on the couch. Durbin placed the daughter into custody for Assault.
Oct. 13 - Sergeant Kader responded to the RPM Bar in reference to a burglary in progress. The employee was inside the business and heard someone breaking into the building. Deputies found a 32-year-old white male inside the building and he was taken into custody for Burglary.
Oct. 14 - a witness reported that a white Ford F-150 was doing doughnuts in the median between FM 2978 and Hardin Store Road and was now stuck. Deputy Allen arrived on scene and made contact with the 24-year-old male. The subject admitted to being intoxicated. The driver was arrested and taken to jail.

Tomball PD
• Oct. 28 - Officer Smith arrested a 24-year-old man from Tomball for Possession of Marijuana. At 9:45 a.m., Smith arrested the suspect for Assault Family Violence, which occurred in the 300 block of Belmont.  During a search, Smith discovered marijuana in the suspect's apartment and upon questioning, discovered he had hidden a larger bag of marijuana behind a dumpster in the 1500 block of South Cherry.
• Oct. 28 - Officer Sampson arrested a 32-year- old man from Cortez, Colo., for Possession of a Controlled Substance. At 9:45 p.m., Sampson responded to a suspicious person call in the 100 block of Market St.  The suspect was transported by Northwest EMS to Tomball Regional Medical Center for observation, where Sampson observed a syringe fall from the suspect's pants and the contents tested positive for methamphetamine..
• Oct. 29 - Officer Garza responded to a Burglary of a Motor Vehicle that occurred in the 14000 block of FM 2920, where a purse valued at $25, containing a ring valued at $150 and assorted personal items were stolen.
• Oct. 29 - Officer Rodriguez responded to a Burglary of a Motor Vehicle in the 13700 block of Alice, where a bag valued at  $70 and containing assorted clothing was stolen.
• Oct. 29 - Officer Finney responded to a theft in the 29800 block of Tomball Pkwy, where a license plate valued at $40 was stolen.
• Oct. 30 - Detective Yoho arrested a 32-year-old man from Houston for Failure to Comply - Sex Offender.  Upon an investigation to verify offender addresses within the City of Tomball, it was discovered that the suspect had moved out of the city sixth months earlier and failed to register his new address with the state.
• Oct. 30 - Tomball officers responded to an Aggravated Robbery in the 1400 block of W. Main, where two suspects robbed employees at gunpoint, stealing $3,900 in cash before fleeing the scene.
• Oct. 30 - Officer Davis arrested a 27-year-old woman from Tomball and a 37-year-old man from Houston for Failure to ID - Fugitive. At 4:45 p.m., Davis made contact with two suspicious subjects in the 500 block of Graham and upon questioning, both suspects provided false names and dates of birth in an attempt to avoid arrest for open warrants.
• Oct. 30 - Officer Ramsey responded to a theft in the 14000 block of FM 2920, where an iPhone valued at $649.99 and a second iPhone valued at $549.99 were stolen.
• Oct. 31 - Officer Manickas responded to an Automobile Theft in the 14000 block of FM 2920, where a Ford F-350 valued at 25,000 was stolen.
• Nov. 3 - Officer Manickas arrested a 26-year-old man from Magnolia for Theft. At 10:30 a.m., Manickas responded to a theft in the 14200 block of FM 2920 and the suspect was arrested without incident.  $249.99 worth of merchandise was recovered by the arrest.
• Nov. 2 - Officer Manickas responded to a Burglary of a Building in the 500 block of Malone, where a cash register valued at around $400 was stolen.
• Nov. 2 - Officer Hernandez responded to a theft in the 28500 block of Tomball Pkwy., where a suspect attempted to steal $188.25 worth of merchandise before she fled the scene.

Magnolia PD
• Oct. 29 - Officer Day met with a local business owner in regards to fraudulent checks used from their business accounts. A report was generated and forwarded to investigations.
• Oct. 30 - Detective Clack conducted a traffic stop in the 18500 block of FM 1488. The 36-year-old male driver from Plantersville was arrested for the Possession of Marijuana. The driver was transported to the Montgomery County Jail.
• Oct. 30 - Detective Clack conducted a traffic stop in the 18500 block of Buddy Riley. The 54-year-old male driver from Magnolia was arrested for the Possession of a Controlled Substance, for methamphetamine. The driver was transported to the Montgomery County Jail.
• Oct. 31 - Officer Stanford conducted a traffic stop in the 38000 block of FM 1774. The passenger stated that he had a firearm in the vehicle, although he did not want officers to check the vehicle. Sgt. Silliman was requested to bring K-9 Faust to the scene. K-9 alerted on a backpack inside the vehicle. Inside the backpack the officers located methamphetamines along with a handgun. The 40-year-old passenger from Hockley was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance and unlawful carry of a firearm.

Mont. Co. Sheriff
• Oct. 31 - Deputy Allen responded to a disturbance in the Brushy Oaks Subdiv-ision. After identifying all individuals, it was discovered that a 29-year-old male on scene had an active warrant out of Harris County. The warrant was confirmed and the subject was taken into custody.
• Nov. 2 - Deputy Zavorski was dispatched to a criminal mischief on Glenda Drive. Upon arriving, the deputy spotted four males running from him. All four were ultimately caught with the help of other deputies.  A 17-year-old male from Magnolia and three juveniles were taken into custody for Criminal Mischief and Evading.
• Nov. 2 - Deputy Provenzano was dispatched to Nichols Sawmill Road in reference to a disturbance. The deputy was told that a 43-year-old male had broken windows and put dents in several vehicles with a baseball bat. The suspect was taken into custody for Criminal Mischief.
• Nov. 2 - Deputy Provenzano, while at a disturbance, saw a wallet in the ditch. The deputy found a plastic baggie containing several xanax pills inside the wallet. Looking at the driver's license inside the wallet, the deputy identified a 22-year-old that was involved in the disturbance. Marijuana was found in the pocket of the suspect. The suspect was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and marijuana.
• Nov. 3 - Deputy Thomas was dispatched to Kayla Lane in reference a disturbance. Upon arrival, Thomas met with a 30-year-old male that advised his landlord wanted him to move out. No crime had occurred, but upon a warrant check the male was found to have an active warrant. The warrant was confirmed and he was taken into custody.
• Nov. 3 - Deputy Irvine was dispatched to the Sonoma Ridge subdivision in reference to an intoxicated 23-year-old male knocking on doors. Multiple calls had been received and Irvine was able to locate the subject sitting in a vehicle. The car was damaged and the airbags deployed. The male had to be assisted to get out of the car and he was unsteady on his feet and smelled of alcohol. Irvine put the suspect in the patrol car and the suspect began to kick the vehicle and then kicked the deputy several times. Two Magnolia Firefighters assisted Irvine in gaining control of the suspect. The suspect was charged with Assault on Public Servant/Peace Officer.
• Nov. 3 - Deputy Crandell was dispatched to Pinehurst Loop in reference to a criminal trespass. Upon arrival, Crandell met with the complainant, who advised her daughter had come on her property after a Criminal Trespass Warning had been issued. The 33-year-old female was taken into custody for Criminal Trespass.
• Nov. 4 - Deputy Zavorski was dispatched to Egypt Lane on a welfare check. Upon arrival, he observed a male who showed signs of intoxication. A 31-year-old male from Carson City, Nev. was arrested for Public Intoxication.
• Nov. 4 - Deputy Crandell was dispatched to a welfare check on Nichols Sawmill Road. It was determined that there was no offense, however a 43-year-old male on the scene had an active warrant.
• Nov. 4 - Deputy Crandell was dispatched to a welfare check on Hardin Store Road.  A 35-year-old male was passed out in a vehicle on the side of the road in a ditch. After performing a standard field sobriety test on the subject he was arrested and taken to jail. 
For the month of October, 2012 the jail division reported 1,907 total bookings into the Montgomery County Jail, as well as 1,907 total releases, for a daily average of 61.5.

With area schools soon letting out for Spring Break, local law enforcement agencies plan to be out in force to catch drunk drivers.

"During Spring Break and going into St. Patrick's Day, there can be an increase in drunk driving, so we try to increase our presence on the roadways," said Lt. Dan Norris of the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office.

Along with the sheriff's office, state troopers, Magnolia Police and Tomball Police will all be stepping up enforcement over the next week.

"Too frequently people choose to drink and drive during Spring Break, which is an extremely dangerous decision that often leads to senseless tragedy," said Texas Department of Public Safety Director Steven McCraw. "Getting impaired drivers off the roads during Spring Break is a major priority for the department, and we also urge the public to make responsible decisions, such as designating a non-drinking driver or finding alternative transportation if they are impaired."

The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office plans to have additional deputies working overtime, as well as using their mobile alcohol testing van in various locations.

Magnolia Police Depar-tment (MPD) officials said they will be working in concert with both the sheriff's office and the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office, to combat drunk drivers.

MPD executive officer J.K. Seangal said that his department will be holding extended no refusal weekends. If a person is pulled over and refuses to submit to a breathalyzer test, then a warrant will immediately be secured to draw that person's blood.

"These types of enforcements are very successful," Seangal said. "Montgomery County as a whole takes drunk driving very seriously. These efforts have actually deterred drinking and driving."

Meanwhile, Tomball police will be taking an overall traffic safety approach.

"We are going to conduct an enhanced traffic safety initiative," said Cpt. Rick Grassi. "That includes extra patrols to search for DWI (driving while intoxicated) offenders, seat belt violations and speeding."

Grassi said extra officers will be deployed to do saturation patrols around the city.

Norris said that drunk driving is a crime that occurs daily and crosses social and economic barriers.

"Education is so important to this effort," he said. "It's one of the laws that are so easy to follow if people just drink responsibly."

Tomball PD

• Feb. 25 Officer Tikal arrested a 39-year-old man from Tomball for Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance, a Parole Warrant and a Montgomery County Felony Theft Warrant. His brother, a 22-year-old man  from Tomball, was arrested for Hindering Apprehension. 
• Feb. 26 Officer Manikas was dispatched to the 1200 block of West Main, for the theft of a back flow preventer valve valued at $1,500.
• Feb. 26 Officer Burns was dispatched to 122 N. Holderrieth, for the theft of an IPhone and case valued $650.
• Feb. 27 At 2:45 a.m.,Sgt. Welch discovered the front door glass shattered at a business in the 700 block of West Main. Another business window in the 1200 block of West Main was also discovered broken.
• Mar. 1 Officer Manikas was dispatched to the 1700 block of Hicks, where it was discovered that the gate chain was cut and a John Deere tractor, loader, rake, hay spear, box blade and trailer were stolen. Total value of stolen property was approximately $38,000.
• Mar. 2 At 8:15 p.m., Officer Ramsey responded to a disturbance in progress in the parking lot of the 27000 block of Tomball Parkway. Officer Hernandez arrested a 48-year-old female from Bellville for Assault - Offensive Contact.
• Mar. 2 Officer Ferguson was dispatched to the 27000 block of Tomball Parkway, for a theft of two phone chargers and a Bluetooth headset missing from a vehicle. The next day the victim called to say that a family member had removed them and they were not stolen.
• Mar. 2 Officer Finney responded to theft report at 920 Lawrence, where a 2008 Pontiac was reported stolen. The next day the victim realized she had parked her car in a different part of the parking lot and had forgotten where she parked it. 

Magnolia PD
• Mar. 1 Officer Diaz conducted a traffic stop in the 300 block of 6th Street. While conducting a field investigation, it was determined that a 56-year-old male driver from Magnolia was intoxicated. Further investigation revealed that the 43-year-old passenger had several outstanding warrants. The driver was taken into custody for Driving While Intoxicated and the passenger for the outstanding warrants. Both subjects were transported to the Montgomery County Jail.
• Mar. 2 At 1:40 a.m., Officer Salmassi and Officer Garza were dispatched to 523 Commerce St., in reference to a threat call. While conducting an investigation, a 38-year-old male from Magnolia was arrested for interference with public duties. The male subject was transported to the Montgomery County Jail where he was booked without further incident.
• Mar. 2 Officer Tullis conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Magnolia Boulevard and Sanders Street, for expired motor vehicle inspection. Tullis learned that the driver of the vehicle had an outstanding warrant out of the Tomball Police Department. Tullis also determined that the back passenger was in possession of a controlled substance and the front passenger was intoxicated on methamphetamine. The driver of the vehicle was released to Tomball Police and the passengers were taken into custody and transported to the Montgomery County Jail.
• Mar. 2 Officer Brown conducted a traffic stop in the 18600 block of FM 1488 for displaying expired registration. Brown learned that the 27-year-old male driver from Magnolia had an outstanding warrant out of Montgomery County. Brown also found the 50-year-old male passenger to be in possession of marijuana. Both subjects were taken into custody and transported to the Montgomery County Jail.
• Mar. 3 At 4:50 a.m., Officer Garza was dispatched to a theft on Charlie Street. After arriving to the reported location, Garza met with the complainant and generated an offense report. This case was then forwarded to the Criminal Investigations Division.
• Mar. 4 At 3 p.m., Sgt. Silliman was flagged down in the 41100 block of FM 1774, in reference to a criminal mischief. After identifying a 57-year-old male as a suspect, Sgt. Silliman generated an offense report to be referred to the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office. The male subject was then released at the scene.
• Mar. 4 At 2:50 p.m., Sgt. Lopez was dispatched to the intersection of FM 1774 and FM 1488 in reference to a crash between a train and an 18-wheeler. After arriving at the reported location, Lopez conducted a crash investigation and found that no injuries were reported.
• Mar. 4 At 11:40 p.m., Officer Garza was dispatched to McDonald's restaurant, in reference to a theft. After arriving at the reported location, Garza spoke with the complainant and generated an offense report to be forwarded to the Criminal Investigations Division.
• Mar. 5 Detective Clack was dispatched the 18800 block of FM 1488 in reference to a motor vehicle accident. After arriving tothe reported location, Clack conducted a crash investigation and found that no injuries were reported.
• Mar. 5 Officer Diaz conducted a traffic stop in the 18800 block of FM 1488. Diaz found that the 53-year-old male driver from Hockley had identified himself using a fictitious name. The male subject was taken into custody for failure
to identify as a fugitive
and transported to the Montgomery County Jail.
• Mar. 5 Detective Clack was dispatched to the 18900 block of FM 1488, in reference to a theft in progress. After arriving at the reported location and initiating a field investigation, the complainant refused to cooperate and requested that no charges be filed against the suspect. A report was generated for information use only.

Montgomery Co. Sheriff
Mar. 1 Deputy Allen stopped a car on SH 249 for driving 98 miles-per-hour in a 50 miles-per-hour zone. The 27-year-old male driver was arrested for reckless driving. During the arrest the deputy noted a smell of marijuana and found what was believed to be marijuana residue inside the suspect's mouth. The suspect was also charged with tampering with evidence.
• Mar. 1 Deputy Sharman was dispatched to the Spring Creek Estates subdivision for a disturbance.  Sharman found that two brothers were arguing and one assaulted the other. A 26-year-old was arrested for assault and the deputy found that the suspect also had an active warrant.
• Mar. 3 Sgt. Kader saw a vehicle parked at a closed gas station on Hardin Store Road that was occupied by two females. One of the females, a 19-year-old, was wanted out of Harris County.  The suspect was arrested and taken to jail.
• Mar. 3 Deputy Sharman was dispatched to the Hazy Hollow subdivision, in reference to a disturbance. Sharman found one of the persons involved in the disturbance sitting in a vehicle. The suspect was intoxicated, arrested and taken to jail.
• Mar. 4 Deputy Sharman stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation. The driver, a 35-year-old male, could not provide proof of insurance and his driver's license was invalid. The driver was arrested and a passenger was arrested that had five traffic warrants.