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Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office arrests Catalytic Converter Thief
On October 5, 2026, Deputies with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office South Patrol Command responded to the 25100 block of Panther Bend Court after a caller reported a suspicious person near a vehicle. The caller stated he saw the individual remove something from underneath a vehicle, before leaving the scene. Responding deputies discovered the vehicle’s catalytic converter was missing.
Approximately one hour later, deputies handling an unrelated call observed a vehicle matching the suspect’s description traveling from the direction of the original incident. Deputies relayed the information to MCSO Dispatch and reported that the vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed toward I-45. Deputies in the area were able to locate the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop.
The suspect, identified as Jon Eric Wallace, was detained. Upon searching the trunk, Deputies located eight catalytic converters all from Toyota vehicles. Deputies also located a “Hackzall” tool and saw blades in the vehicle.
Wallace has a lengthy criminal history and is currently on parole.
Wallace was taken into custody for unauthorized possession of catalytic converters and held on a $25,000.00 bond.
Source: Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office
