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Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office: Multi-County Burglary Ring Dismantled
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Crime Reduction Unit (CRU) has successfully dismantled a multi-county burglary ring responsible for a series of commercial burglaries across Southeast Texas.
The investigation began following a burglary at the Shell Gas Station located in The Woodlands. CRU units quickly identified a suspect vehicle and its registered owner, Tyrese Nicholas. Further investigation revealed the same vehicle and suspects were involved in a burglary at a Tractor Supply store in Conroe on the same night.
As the investigation expanded, CRU determined the criminal activity spanned multiple counties, including Montgomery, Harris, Walker, and Grimes. Investigators located the suspect vehicle in Houston and partnered with the Texas Department of Public Safety Criminal Investigations Division, which linked the group to additional burglaries in Navasota, Huntsville, and Willis.
On March 3, 2026, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office West Command patrol deputies pursued suspects connected to the burglary ring, who were later determined to have just committed a burglary in Grimes County. The pursuit resulted in the arrest of Angel Ponce for evading arrest.
On April 9, 2026, CRU units, working alongside the Conroe Police Department, conducted a traffic stop on two vehicles associated with the burglary crew. Deputies identified all occupants and recovered stolen property from a Huntsville burglary, including tobacco products, as well as clothing worn during the commission of the crime.
Through coordinated efforts with DPS, Houston Police Department, Conroe Police Department, Tomball Police Department, and the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office, arrest warrants were secured for six individuals for Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity. All six suspects, all from the Houston area, have been taken into custody:
- [Suspect 1] – Gang Member with Multiple felony convictions
- [Suspect 2] – Gang Member with Multiple felony convictions
- [Suspect 3] – Gang Member with Multiple felony convictions
- [Suspect 4] – Gang Member Multiple felony convictions
- [Suspect 5] – Gang Member with Multiple felony convictions
- [Suspect 6] – Gang Member Multiple felony convictions
The burglary ring is responsible for approximately $25,000 in stolen property, including power tools, hand tools, cigarettes, clothing, and other tobacco products.
A thank you to all agencies involved including: the Texas Department of Public Safety, Conroe Police Department, Houston Police Department, Tomball Police Department, Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office, Grimes County Sheriff’s Office, Huntsville Police Department, and Walker County Sheriff’s Office.
Source: Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office
To view suspect names, photos, and additional information, visit the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page here.
