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Montgomery County District Attorney's Office presented with "Justice With Heart Award"

On Thursday, February 14, 2008 (Valentine's Day) Texans For Equal Justice presented the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office its "Justice With Heart Award" in grateful appreciation of the office's daily commitment, and the heart that is put into seeing that justice is served for victims of violent crime.  Janice Sager, President of Texans For Equal Justice, presented the office with a plaque and commended the attorneys, victim advocates, legal assistants, and investigators for their dedication in seeing that victims of violent crime in Montgomery County receive the justice they are entitled to.

District Attorney, Michael A. McDougal, was also awarded a plaque by Ms. Sager on behalf of Texans for Equal Justice, for his continued support of her organization and the work performed on behalf of the victims of violent crime in Montgomery County.

Montgomery County District Attorney's Office Implements CJIS Web Viewer Software

Thursday, February 14, 2008

Shortly after coming to work as an investigator for the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office, former Montgomery County Sheriff's Department crime scene specialist Joey Ashton, on February 14, 2008, implemented a computer program with the cooperation of the Texas Department of Public Safety known as CJIS Web Viewer. This software allows the District Attorney's Office to search and print out fingerprint cards from the Texas DPS criminal database. Rather than contacting an arresting agency from across the state and wait days for a  mailed copy, it can now be done with a click of the computer mouse. This software insures the proper identification of those individuals awaiting court dates along with proving or disproving past convictions that can effect the outcome of punishment. This software has proven itself to be a tremendous asset to law enforcement agencies throughout the state while making jobs of the latent print examiners easier to obtain the finger prints for comparison. From the information received from the Texas Department of Public Safety, the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office appears to be the first district attorney's office to be given access to this database in the State. This is primarily due to the fact that Mr. Ashton is a Resident Latent Print Examiner expert.

District Attorney Michael A. McDougal speaks at Leadership High School

On Saturday, February 9, 2008, Michael A. McDougal spoke to Leadership High School of Montgomery County on Local Government in Montgomery County, sponsored by Lone Star College District and the Conroe Chamber of Commerce, being held at Lone Star College District University Center.

TxDOT Expresses Sincere Appreciation

Wednesday, January 9, 2008

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) on January 9, 2008, expressed its sincere appreciation to Michael A. McDougal and his staff for participating in the DWI/DUI related efforts in Montgomery County.  TxDOT is looking forward to working with Montgomery County in the proactive and collaborative efforts to ensure that the roadways are safer to travel.

Montgomery County Assistant District Attorney assists with Illegal Deer Hunting Ring Investigation

Friday, December 28, 2007 3:50 PM

Tyler Dunman, a Montgomery County assistant district attorney, assisted with most of an investigation conducted by Texas game wardens into an illegal deer hunting ring in Southeast Texas which resulted in the filing of 247 criminal charges against 20 offenders. The charges range from Class C misdemeanors up to felonies and cover Montgomery, Edwards, Liberty, and Houston counties. The suspects face paying approximately $15,000 in civil restitution.

Michael McDougal Honored as One of Montgomery County's People of the Year for 2007

Wednesday, December 26, 2007 3:52 PM

Michael A. McDougal was honored by People Scene's Magazine of The Woodlands, Texas, as one of Montgomery County's People of the Year for 2007, on Sunday, December 23, 2007.

Montgomery County Department of the Year for 2007

Wedesday, December 12, 2007 3:35 PM

On December 12, the Montgomery County Employees Committee announced that a panel of non-partisan judges awarded the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office the Montgomery County Department of the Year for 2007.

Montgomery County District Attorney's Office Recognized by Montgomery County United Way

Tuesday, December 4, 2007 11:11 AM

The Montgomery County District Attorney's Office was recognized by the Montgomery County United Way on Monday, December 3, 2007, for having achieved 10% or more in donations and 10% or more increase in employee participation for the 2007 Montgomery County Employees Charitable Giving Campaign.

DWI Summit, Guarding Texas Roadways

I will be hosting a statewide DWI Summit, Guarding Texas Roadways, on March 7, 2008, in Conroe, Texas. The Summit is being sponsored by Anheuser-Busch, Inc. and the Texas Department of Transportation and will present a free, live, satellite-broadcast seminar to 36 Texas cities for prosecutors, law enforcement officials and judges.

Montgomery County District Attorney's Office Joins Forces to Form the Crimes Against Children Task Force

Monday, October 29, 2007 11:22 AM

Montgomery County District Attorney's Office joins with the FBI, The Conroe Police Department, the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, and the Conroe Independent School District's Police Dept., to start the Crimes Against Children Task Force to apprehend and prosecute criminals targeting children, primarily over the internet.

Montgomery County District Attorney's Office Receives the ROCIC Coin of Excellence

Tuesday, September 25, 2007 2:35 PM
The Regional Organized Crime Information Center has just awarded the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office the ROCIC Coin of Excellence for its dedication, support and continued commitment to ROCIC and for making our community a safer place to live. This coincides with today's Conroe Courier headline which shows that violent crime is down this year from years past.