Conroe Protest Leads to Arrests Amid Controversy

In Conroe, Texas, a protest against Trump administration immigration policies escalated, resulting in multiple arrests and conflicting statements from local leaders. While officials claimed that aggressive protesters derailed a peaceful event, court records indicate that most of those arrested were individuals accused of instigating violence rather than partaking in the demonstration.

The Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office reported that four adults and a 14-year-old boy were detained during the incident. Arrests included charges of assaulting a police officer and attempting to provoke fights among protesters, highlighting a complex scenario that contradicts the narrative presented by city leaders. As Mayor Duke Coon revised initial statements about the incident after police reports emerged, the evolving details shed light on the charged atmosphere during the protest.

Read full story at www.houstonchronicle.com