Conroe Police Officers Association

📚First Day of School!

Conroe ISD and Willis ISD students are heading back to class today, which means our roads and school zones will be busier than usual.

Please be patient, expect delays, and stay alert for children walking, biking, or getting on and off school buses.

The Conroe Police Department will have an increased presence in and around school zones. Slow down, obey posted speed limits and crossing guards, stop for school buses when required, and put the phone down.

Let’s all do our part to make the first day back a safe one! 🎒🚌

Great job by all involved!

🚨Media Release🚨
On August 6th, 2026, a Montgomery County Jury sentenced 23-year-old Logan Michael Parker to two life sentences after finding him guilty of Aggravated Sexual Assault and Aggravated Kidnapping. These charges stemmed from a violent attack
that occurred in the early morning of April 10th, 2025.

On that morning, Parker arrived at a convenience store within the City of Conroe, kidnapped and sexually assaulted a pregnant store clerk. Officers quickly arrived at the location and immediately began providing the victim with care and investigating this awful sequence of acts. Surveillance footage was located that provided still frames of the suspect and the suspect’s vehicle.

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Real Time Crime Center was provided with a picture of the suspect and quickly identified him as Logan Michael Parker. The vehicle description was input into the FLOCK camera system, and a license plate was discovered. Further investigation with FLOCK and a resilient effort from the Conroe Police Department’s Patrol division located Parker’s vehicle just hours after this offense took place. Parker was in the vehicle and arrested.

Once Parker was in custody, the Criminal Investigations Division took charge and began interviews and evidence collection. Through this collaborated effort between all divisions involved, the case was presented to the Montgomery County District
Attorney’s Office where it was prepared for trial.

Thanks to numerous citizens, Conroe Police Officers, detectives and investigators who worked as a team along with talented prosecutors to ensure that there were no unanswered questions about solving this crime. The jury listened to all available evidence from both the prosecution and defense. They evaluated every known fact from that unforgettable night back in April and handed a strong guilty verdict on
both charges.

“I am very thankful that we have a professional, experienced, and well-trained collaborative team in Montgomery County that can respond to a terribly impactful crime like this with swiftness and empathy. Through the use of all of our available tools and tactics, our team was able to develop and place a dangerous criminal like
this in custody in a matter of hours,” said Chief Jon Buckholtz.

“Not days. Not weeks. Not multiple crime scenes and multiple additional victims later as we might have experienced years ago before video and technology. This subject was located and separated from society in hours. That was made possible
through the tools of modern law enforcement and, importantly, good, solid police
work.”

Congratulations Detective Whittle on your retirement after serving the city of Conroe for more than 28 years! You did it with honor, sir! Enjoy, you deserve it!!

The CPOA would like to take a moment to sincerely thank Mayor Duke C**n, Mayor Pro Tem John Sellars, Councilman Hairel, Councilwoman Arthur, Councilwoman Hoisington, and Councilman Blevins for bringing police officer pay to the forefront and recognizing the importance of investing in the people who serve our community.

Thank you for listening to our concerns, asking the important questions, and showing a willingness to address an issue that has affected so many dedicated police officers. Your leadership and commitment to having these conversations demonstrate that you value the police officers who work every day to serve our citizens.

While there is still work to be done, your support and your willingness to make police compensation a priority is deeply appreciated. Thank you for standing with us and taking an important step toward ensuring that the hardworking men and women who keep our city running are recognized and fairly compensated.

We are grateful for your leadership and look forward to continuing to work together for the benefit of our police officers and our community.

Thank you for maintaining your campaign agenda to prioritize public safety.

Duke C**n-Conroe Mayor
John Sellars - Conroe City Council
David Hairel for Conroe City Council
Shana Arthur
Kristin Hoisington
Ken Blevins - Conroe City Council, Place 4

Conroe's $364M proposed 2027 budget includes 20% raise for police Conroe’s proposed $364 million 2027 budget includes a 20% pay increase for police officers to help close a pay-parity gap that has left the department behind in compensation.

This gym is owned by one of our officers. Swing by Saturday to show your support for fallen MCSO Deputy Serrato! Lion’s Den Fitness

This Saturday, July 11th, Erika would have celebrated her 25th birthday.

To honor her memory, we invite our entire community to join us for a memorial workout created in her name.

Every year, Erika embraced the challenge of Murph. She loved pushing herself and encouraging others to do the same. SERRATO was designed with that same spirit of grit, perseverance, and heart.

Join us Saturday at 9:30 AM as we celebrate Erika the best way we know how—through community, hard work, and honoring a life that continues to inspire us.

SERRATO
24-Minute AMRAP (Vest Optional)
• 6 Hand Release Push-Ups
• 100m Run
• 28 Air Squats
• 100m Run
• 26 Box Step-Ups
• 100m Run

The numbers represent Erika’s age and End of Watch date 24, 6-28-26.

Whether you wear a vest or not, whether you finish one round or many, your presence is what matters most.

We hope to see you there. ❤️💙

Please help us welcome our newest Officers!

🚔🚨 We’re Hiring! 🚨🚔
Civil Service Test – July 25

We’re currently accepting applications from certified peace officers as well as non-certified applicants who are ready to begin a rewarding career in law enforcement.

If you’re ready to take the next step, visit our recruiting webpage and click the Civil Service button to submit your Letter of Intent to Human Resources.

Whether you’re an experienced officer looking for a new agency or someone ready to start your law enforcement journey, we want to hear from you.

Come join our team and make a difference!

Letter of Intent needs to be submitted by 5pm on July 18th.
Recruiting Webpage:
https://www.cityofconroe.org/services/police/recruiting.php

Our thoughts and prayers are with our brothers and sisters at the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office as they mourn the heartbreaking loss of one of their deputies.

We also lift up the family, friends, and fellow deputies of the fallen deputy during this difficult time.

Please keep everyone affected by this tragedy in your thoughts and prayers. Rest in peace, Deputy. Your service and sacrifice will never be forgotten. 💙🖤

On behalf of the members of CPOA, we would like to say congratulations to Tanya Brown Maddux on her election as Conroe Municipal Judge.

This achievement reflects the confidence and trust the community has placed in your leadership, integrity, and commitment to public service. We look forward to working alongside you as you begin this important role serving the citizens of Conroe.

Great work by all involved!

🚨Media Release🚨
On June 9th, 2026 at 2:12 pm, the Conroe Police Department was dispatched to 1200 League Line Rd. (McDonald’s restaurant) in reference to an active disturbance. As patrol officers arrived, they learned that an 18-year-old male, later identified as Jeremiah Lawson, was possibly having a mental health crisis and suicidal ideations while seated in a vehicle in the parking lot of McDonald’s.

Patrol Officers established contact with Lawson and attempted to persuade him to exit the vehicle peacefully. Lawson was armed with several knives and refused officers’ commands to exit the vehicle. Due to Lawson being armed and refusing commands, the Conroe Police SWAT team was called out along with negotiators. During the standoff, Lawson was belligerent and made various “suicide by cop” statements while in communication with Officers. After a lengthy standoff, for approximately two hours, Lawson was extracted from the vehicle using less
lethal munitions and taken into custody.

Lawson was placed under an EDO (Emergency Detention Order) and transported to a local area hospital where he is currently receiving medical attention. While at the hospital, Lawson became combative and made violent threats towards Conroe Police Officers. The Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office was contacted and accepted the criminal charge of Retaliation (Felony 3) against Lawson. Once Lawson is medically cleared, he will be transported to the Montgomery County Jail.

Chief Buckholtz and the Conroe Police Department are thankful that this tense situation did not escalate further and that Lawson was taken into custody without further incident.