Valley Ranch Jugging Incident Leads to 4 Arrests

Valley Ranch Jugging Incident Leads to 4 ArrestsMultiple agencies responded today after a reported jugging incident that ended near the Valley Ranch area. Units from Montgomery County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, Texas DPS, Splendora Police Department and New Caney ISD Police quickly converged on the scene.The situation began when a 911 caller reported that a male suspect followed him from a local bank, broke into his vehicle and stole cash once he arrived at his destination. Officers located the suspect vehicle and initiated a pursuit that ended behind Citizen’s Bank near Valley Ranch. The suspect then ran into a nearby wooded area.Pct. 4’s Drone Team and K9 units, along with a Sheriff’s Office drone, searched the dense woods. While scanning the area, operators located individuals at a nearby apartment complex walking the tree line and appearing to search for someone. A coordinated effort among all agencies led to locating the original suspect as he exited the woods. He was taken into custody and is now with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.Further investigation resulted in three additional arrests connected to attempts to assist the fleeing suspect:
• Anya Washington, 21, Houston – Attempted Hindering Apprehension (Class A Misdemeanor), drug-related charges and several Class C warrants
• Emmit Motton, 19, Houston – Attempted Hindering Apprehension (Class A Misdemeanor)
• Walter Shepherd, 17, Houston – Attempted Hindering Apprehension (Class A Misdemeanor) and drug-related chargesConstable Kenneth “Rowdy” Hayden said that coordinated efforts like today’s show how seriously Montgomery County takes crime and public safety. He noted that those who come to the area to commit crimes—including jugging or drug-related offenses—can expect to go to jail.All individuals arrested or charged are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.