Criminal Investigations

The criminal investigation function is carried out by the Criminal Investigations Division (CID). Detectives of the Criminal Investigations Division perform follow-up investigations, as needed, on many different types of cases.  The Criminal Investigations Division is subdivided into several specialized squads that investigate violations of Texas State Law such as homicide, robbery, burglary, assault, sexual assault, theft, etc..

The Criminal Investigations Division regular business hours are 8:00am to 6:00pm on Monday through Thursdays, and 8:00am to 5:00pm on Fridays.

To contact us:

Phone (936) 522-3231

FAX (936) 522-3378

Mail:    CID

            Conroe Police Department

            700 Old Montgomery Rd.

            Conroe, TX  77301

Crimes Against Persons

This unit, supervised by a Sergeant of Detectives, investigates homicides, sexual assaults, robberies, family violence, telephone harassment, and other diverse cases.

Property Crimes

This unit investigates cases involving burglary, theft, non-injury hit and run accidents, trespass, and various other property crimes.

Fraud Squad

These detectives investigate forgery, credit/debit card abuse, Identity theft, Internet fraud, embezzlement, and similar crimes.

Juvenile Section

The investigators of the Juvenile Section of the Criminal Investigations Division are assigned the duties of investigating all types of crimes committed by, or against, children less than seventeen years of age. The most common offenses against children investigated by this section are child abuse/neglect, sexual assault/indecency with a child, and other assaultive offenses. Runaway, shoplifting, theft, and assault are the most frequent offenses committed by juveniles investigated by this section.

The Juvenile Section works closely with the Montgomery County Juvenile Probation Department, as well as with the Children's Protective Service (CPS), a division of the Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services (DPRS). All reports of child abuse or neglect occurring in Conroe and reported to the CPS are referred to the Juvenile Section for follow-up investigation. Additionally, the investigators assigned to the Juvenile Section participate as staff members of the Children's Safe Harbor operated by the local Child Advocacy Center.

Narcotics and Vice

This unit consists of investigators and uniformed officers who investigate cases related to the illegal trafficking of drugs/narcotics, prescription forgeries, illegal gambling, and prostitution. They are also tasked with the investigation of all cases that are gang related and with reducing gang activity in the City of Conroe.

Members of this unit are available for presentations to community groups on topics related to their assignments. To call in tips on drug/narcotics trafficking or to arrange a community presentation, please call (936) 522-3303. You may also submit drug/narcotics trafficking tips to the Montgomery County Crime Stoppers hotline at (936) 539-STOP or through the World Wide Web at Montgomery County Crime Stoppers.

Auto Theft

The Conroe Police Department participates in a joint Auto Theft Task Force with the Montgomery County Sheriff's Department, the Texas Department of Public Safety, the Grimes County Sheriff's Department, and the Montgomery County Fire Marshal's Office. Their duties include the investigation of cases involving the thefts of all types of vehicles, trafficking in stolen parts, "chop shops", and the inspection of salvage yards. You may reach their office at (936) 760-5847.

Crime Scene Unit

This specialized unit responds to crime scenes as needed to process the scene for evidence. This is a highly technical and specialized unit with many diverse functions and responsibilities.

The duties assigned to this unit include processing crime scenes to recover fingerprints, footprints, blood, hair, fibers, or other evidence; the collection, preservation and documentation of all evidence, contraband, and property recovered by the Department; audio/visual, photography, and darkroom operations; as well as numerous other functions.

Because of their expertise, the Crime Scene Unit is frequently called upon to assist other agencies with the processing of crime scenes or articles of evidence. These agencies include the FBI, DEA, Texas Rangers and Department of Public Safety, as well as several neighboring sheriff's departments and municipal police departments.

Crime Victim Liaison

The Crime Victim Liaison at the Conroe Police Department works closely with the victims of violent crimes. The liaison ensures that the victims are made aware of the rights afforded them under state law, of the procedures to apply for protective orders, of the procedures to apply for crime victim compensation, and of referral services available to them. The liaison also aids investigators in the interview of sexual assault victims and the juvenile victims of crime. The Crime Victim Liaison is also a certified interviewer at the Child Advocacy Center's Children's Safe Harbor.