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MCDAO hosts Vehicular Crimes Public Safety Awards Ceremony
On February 26, 2026, the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office (MCDAO) held the 2025 Vehicular Crimes Public Safety Awards Ceremony to recognize the individuals and organizations whose commitment to public safety has made a meaningful impact on our community..
The program shared, “The Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office proudly hosts the Vehicular Crimes Public Safety Awards to recognize the individuals and organizations whose commitment to public safety has made a meaningful impact on our community. Through tireless enforcement, through investigation, and steadfast advocacy for victims, these honorees work every day to make our roadways safer.
The dedication, professionalism, and leadership demonstrated by this year’s recipients strengthen the safety of Montgomery County and reflect the highest standards of service. Their efforts help prevent tragedies, hold offenders accountable, and protect the families who call our county home.
For their unwavering commitment to public safety and justice, we extend our sincerest appreciation and deepest gratitude. Thank you from all of us at the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office.”
Watch the ceremony on the Hello Woodlands YouTube Channel:
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At the ceremony, District Attorney Mike Holley shared a welcome message and Chief Prosecutor Taylor Vanegas announced the following 2025 Vehicular Crimes Public Safety Awards.
EXEMPLARY DWI OFFICERS COMMENDATIONS
- OFFICER STEPHEN CARNI – CONROE POLICE DEPARTMENT
- DEPUTY DUSTIN GAONA – MONTGOMERY COUNTY PCT. 2 CONSTABLE’S OFFICE
- DEPUTY CHUKWUEMELIE OKAFOR – MONTGOMERY COUNTY PCT. 3 CONSTABLE’S OFFICE
- DEPUTY JOSE ESTEVES – MONTGOMERY COUNTY PCT. 4 CONSTABLE’S OFFICE DEPUTY JASON ALVAREZ – MONTGOMERY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
- CORPORAL RONALD CULBERTH – SPLENDORA POLICE DEPARTMENT
DWI OFFICER OF THE YEAR
- DEPUTY JOSEPH O’NEILL – MONTGOMERY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
DWI AGENCY OF THE YEAR
- MONTGOMERY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
VEHICULAR CRIMES INVESTIGATORS OF THE YEAR
- TRAFFIC RECONSTRUCTION UNIT – CONROE POLICE DEPARTMENT
VEHICULAR CRIMES PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD
- COURTNEY MOORE – VICTIM SERVICES SPECIALIST, MADD
