Montgomery County Sheriff’s Deputy Erika Serrato, 24, was killed early Sunday when she was struck by a commercial truck while directing traffic at the scene of a multi-vehicle crash on I-45 North near The Woodlands.

Leland Fleming, 65, was arrested and extradited to Montgomery County, Texas, on charges of indecency with a child after allegations surfaced involving his work with local religious ministries and youth groups. Investigators say three women reported abuse dating back to the 1990s, and authorities are seeking additional information from the public as the case remains ongoing.

A 15-year-old Black male was found dead from a gunshot wound outside a New Caney home late Saturday night. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office responded after a homeowner discovered the body upon returning home, and detectives have launched a homicide investigation.

A former Montgomery County Precinct 3 deputy, Louis Norman, was arrested after allegedly conducting unauthorized searches in police-only databases for personal reasons.

A Montgomery County man is facing a murder charge after deputies say a domestic disturbance early Monday morning ended with his mother dead and a violent confrontation with law enforcement.

Montgomery County sheriff’s investigators arrested Jeremy Michael Buckner, 35, of Porter, in connection with a fatal hit-and-run on U.S. Highway 59.

Garrett Cross, a former educator at Pine Valley Middle School in New Caney ISD, has been charged with indecency with a child following allegations from over five years ago.

A participant in the IRONMAN Texas triathlon died during the swim portion of the race in The Woodlands after going missing in Lake Woodlands near Northshore Park.

The Splendora High School teacher accused of staging an attack that prompted a major law enforcement response is expected to appear before a Montgomery County judge Friday morning.

Splendora High School was placed on lockdown mode Thursday morning in Montgomery County.

Montgomery County detectives found a missing minor and arrested two Houston women, Norma Lewis and Niasia Harrell, for child trafficking. The investigation led to the discovery of online advertisements featuring the minor, prompting a meeting at a local hotel where the suspects were apprehended. The women were charged with a first-degree felony, and the minor received care before being reunited with their parents.

At least nine people were shot, including two fatally, in a series of New Year’s Day shootings across the Houston metropolitan area, marking a violent start to 2026 despite recent declines in the city’s crime rate.

Reports of an active shooter at the Walmart on Highway 242 and College Park earlier this evening prompted a response from the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.

Numerous drugs were seized and a 28-year-old man was arrested after authorities executed a search warrant at an apartment across from Klein High School during a narcotics investigation.

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office says an incident where a man and woman were found shot to death at a property in Porter Wednesday is believed to have been a murder-suicide.

Multiple agencies are investigating after an inmate died at the Montgomery County Jail on Tuesday.

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office says a Sergeant with the agency is in the hospital recovering after his vehicle was rear-ended while he was responding to a stalled vehicle.

The sheriff’s office said it happened around 9 a.m. Wednesday morning as employees were conducting routine evidence destruction using the incinerator. The evidence was being destroyed for the Galveston Police Department.

Search warrants obtained by KPRC 2 are revealing new details on what investigators found in the home of a Montgomery County woman accused of shooting her four kids, killing two of them while she was in Brazoria County.

The family of a man who died after being restrained in an Ohio county jail says they've reached a $7 million settlement with the county and are pushing officials there to prevent something like it from happening again.

A nurse at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center is suing her former boss for more than $1M after hidden cameras were discovered in hospital bathrooms, potentially recording hundreds of patients and staff, according to her attorney.

Robert Shrader, a former Memorial Hermann manager, faces multiple charges after investigators say he installed hidden cameras in hospital bathrooms.

Memorial Hermann The Woodlands terminated an employee for "unacceptable behavior" after allegations arose of the individual installing cameras in a unisex bathroom, and multiple complaints had been reportedly ignored by human resources.

If you’re passing through Montgomery County on Tuesday morning, a multi-vehicle crash is causing massive backups for miles.

Investigators said Jordan Oneal, 22, was caught on camera around 11 a.m. throwing a large rock through the Sheriff's Office's front door, and when asked why he did it, said "woke up angry and was having a bad day."

Two illegal immigrants were arrested in Montgomery County for the sexual assault of a child in March, according to detectives with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit.

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office says Deputy James Francis was indicted by a grand jury in connection with a crash that occurred in Leon County on February 21, 2024. Francis has been terminated and was placed under arrest.

Deputy Landon Slatter, who worked with the sheriff's office for 15 years, resigned immediately after his arrest for allegedly sexually assaulting a child he met through social media.

A 44-year-old man, Abraham Giovanni Molina, has been arrested by the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office on charges of indecency with a child by sexual contact and aggravated sexual assault.

A suspect is dead, and a deputy is injured following a shooting in Magnolia.

All charges have been dropped against Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez’ Chief of Staff Jason Spencer after a grand jury declined to indict him Tuesday.

Authorities say the mother of a toddler found alone in Montgomery County has been located.

Authorities say Santiago Flores is believed to have driven to Lake Houston Wilderness Park in New Caney. His truck was found, investigators say, but Flores is still missing.

Four teens were arrested Monday after they were caught breaking into multiple vehicles in The Woodlands, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office said.

A woman accused of embezzling nearly $800,000 from her employer over the years was arrested, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office said.

A repeat offender was arrested in connection to 12 aggravated robberies in Montgomery County, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office said.

Deputies with Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office are searching for a man who burglarized a food truck in Willis Monday.

A man has been arrested and charged in the fatal shooting of his 65-year-old mother at a Porter home Tuesday, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office said.

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office said it is investigating a homicide in the Porter community.

A murder suspect who is currently out on bond was swept up in a human trafficking and prostitution sting in Montgomery County, the sheriff’s office said.

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office wants joggers to be on the lookout for a man who they said inappropriately touched a woman running near a park in The Woodlands Thursday morning,

Authorities have released the identity of a victim whose body was found partially buried in a sand pit in Montgomery County.

DNA evidence has solved the cold case of a 12-year-old Montgomery County girl killed more than 40 years ago. The murderer will not have the opportunity to stand before any judge or jury, however, because he has already been put to death for another murder, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.

A Splendora man has been arrested after going to what many may feel were unnecessary lengths to get his son and grandson out of his home, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.

A man from Louisiana is dead after he was fatally stabbed at a gathering in Montgomery County, deputies from Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office said.

Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office deputies are looking for the public’s help in identifying two robbery suspects linked in two robberies in Spring this week.

A man was arrested and charged after he fatally shot a neighbor’s dog for pooping in his yard, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.

PORTER, Texas – A manhunt has ended after three adults and a 9-year-old child were stabbed. Authorities said 36-year-old Nathan Carlin, who is believed to have been involved in the stabbing in the area of East Heritage Oaks Drive and Timber Oaks Lane, turned himself in. Deputies said Carlin got into an argument with some of the victims and began stabbing them. Carlin was described as barefoot, 6′1″ tall, 190 pounds and wearing a green and blue shirt. All of the victims were taken to various hospitals for treatment and are listed in serious but stable condition, officials said.

CONROE, Texas – Conroe police are investigating after a deadly crash involving a Montgomery County sheriff’s deputy Monday. Investigators said a deputy called dispatch around 5:43 a.m. and said he was involved in a fleet crash on 45 southbound between South Loop 336 and Crighton. According to authorities, one person was fatally struck during the accident. Conroe police said the 26-year-old woman, who was wearing dark-colored clothing when she was hit, was walking in the middle of the lane when a truck struck her. Police had been searching for a woman matching the victim’s description.

HOUSTON Montgomery County Sheriffs Office said they will take no actions to enforce the Governors Executive Order, requiring most Texans to wear a face covering in public. The Montgomery County order prohibits law enforcement from detaining, arresting or confining to jail, as a means to enforce the order, which strips away the tools to enforce the compliance of the law. We are in a public health crisis and we will use this opportunity to educate our community while still respecting individual liberties, Montgomery County Sheriffs Office said in the release. Lets work together to ensure Montgomery County remains a safe place to live and work. We encourage all citizens to take reasonable precautions in their own life to mitigate possible exposure by following all Health Department guidelines.