Mayor Duke W. Coon said a Conroe police officer was assaulted by one of the protesters.
CONROE, Texas — Several people were arrested during protests in Conroe on Saturday night, according to Mayor Duke W. Coon.
Coon said protesters gathered in downtown Conroe to express their opinions on immigration enforcement.
Around 5:30 p.m., according to Coon, “several protesters became aggressive, disorderly, and unlawful and assaulted a Conroe police officer.”
He said several protesters were arrested and taken to the Montgomery County Jail.
The crowds eventually disbursed.
Here’s the full statement from Coon:
“A planned peaceful protest regarding citizens’ rights to express their opinions on immigration enforcement was organized for this evening in downtown Conroe. The city was aware of the protest and prepared to address any disruptions or challenges during the event.
“At approximately 5:30 PM, several protesters became aggressive, disorderly, and unlawful and assaulted a Conroe Police Officer. In response, Conroe Police Officers took necessary actions to secure the area, ensuring everyone’s safety.
“Several protesters were arrested and transported to Montgomery County Jail. The group of instigators was dispersed through a collaborative effort involving county-wide law enforcement, including the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office and the Texas Department of Public Safety.
“Numerous Montgomery County Constable Departments also assisted. All agencies worked together to ensure the safety of the citizens of Conroe.”
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