Groves Police Department

06/01/2026

On Friday, we had the privilege of swearing in four new officers to the Groves Police Department.

Each of these individuals comes from a different background, bringing unique experiences, education, and life skills that will strengthen our department and help us better serve the citizens of Groves.

Becoming a police officer is more than a career choice. It is a commitment to service, accountability, and the responsibility of earning the public’s trust every day. On Friday, each officer took an oath to uphold those values and serve this community with honesty, courtesy, and integrity.

Please join us in welcoming our newest officers to the Groves Police Department as they begin their law enforcement careers.

05/26/2026

On Sunday, May 24, 2026, Sgt. Thibodeaux conducted a pedestrian contact in the 5200 block of 25th Street.

During the investigation, the subject was identified as Eric Frasier, 47, a Groves resident. Frasier was found to have an active parole warrant and was placed under arrest. Officers also located approximately 30 grams of suspected methamphetamine during the arrest.

Frasier was arrested on the active parole warrant and charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance, Penalty Group 1, 4 grams or more but less than 200 grams, a Second Degree Felony.

Proactive patrol is one part of the daily work officers do in our community. In this case, the investigation led to a felony drug arrest and the seizure of suspected methamphetamine. We appreciate the continued work of our officers and their service to the citizens of Groves.

All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Christopher Robin
City Marshal

05/13/2026

Last week, members of the Groves Police Department attended the Crime Stoppers of Southeast Texas Back the Blue Brunch, where law enforcement officers from across Southeast Texas were recognized.

We are proud to share that Sgt. Macie Jackson was honored for her actions during a serious crash on September 20, 2025, involving a critically injured citizen.

Sgt. Jackson’s preparation, calm response, and leadership made a difference during a very difficult call. Her actions reflect great credit on her, our department, and the public safety partners who worked alongside us that day.

Outstanding work, Sgt. Jackson. We are proud to have you representing the Groves Police Department.

Thank you to Crime Stoppers of Southeast Texas for hosting the event and recognizing officers from across our area.

Christopher Robin
City Marshal

05/07/2026

Join us for our upcoming Neighborhood Watch Meeting on Tuesday, May 12th at 6:00 PM at the Groves Municipal Court located at 4201 Main Ave!

We are excited to welcome special guest Al Johnson, Board Director with Crime Stoppers, who will discuss:
• Crime Stoppers programs
• In-home and exterior safety tips and demo
• Practical ways neighbors and families can help keep communities safe

We’ll also provide community updates and have a Q&A session.

Everyone is welcome — we hope to see you there!

05/05/2026

Traffic Stop Leads to Felony Drug Arrest and Recovery of Stolen Property

On Tuesday, May 5, 2026, Officer Mejia conducted a traffic stop on a black SUV in the 5200 block of Gulfway Drive.

During the investigation, officers located approximately 11 grams of methamphetamine. The driver, Geraldo Guadalupe Peralta Garcia, 42, a Groves resident, was arrested and charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance, Penalty Group 1, 4 grams or more but less than 200 grams, a Second Degree Felony.

The investigation also led to the recovery of stolen property connected to another case in Groves.

Traffic stops are one part of the daily work officers do in our community. In this case, the investigation led to a felony drug arrest and the recovery of stolen property. We appreciate the continued work of our officers and their service to the citizens of Groves.

All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Christopher Robin
City Marshal

05/04/2026

04/30/2026

Today we had the opportunity to spend time with students at Groves Intermediate School for Career Day.

Being present in our schools and connecting with students is an important part of serving this community. It’s always a great opportunity to talk about what we do and spend time with the next generation.

We appreciate PNGISD and Groves Intermediate for the invitation.

Christopher Robin
City Marshal

04/29/2026

This past Saturday, Groves Police and Groves Fire conducted our second joint training exercise at Groves Primary School.

This training is built around real-world response and focuses on saving lives through quick, coordinated action. It goes beyond basic requirements. We train side by side with our Fire Department, right here in our own community, including across all PNGISD campuses in Groves, so we are ready to respond in the places we know best.

When something goes wrong, there is no time to figure it out. That’s why we train.

The safety of our community, especially our children, is always at the center of that work.

We appreciate PNGISD for continuing to work with us and allowing us to train in their schools. That cooperation allows us to stay sharp and prepared.

We will continue putting in the time and effort to make sure we are ready to respond when our community needs us.

Christopher Robin
City Marshal

04/24/2026

Tomorrow, Groves Police and Groves Fire will be conducting a joint training exercise at Groves Primary School.

You may see emergency vehicles in the area as we work through a scheduled scenario. There is no emergency and no risk to the public.

Training like this helps strengthen coordination between agencies and ensures we are ready to respond when it matters most.

04/24/2026

Investing in the next generation starts early.

We were proud to be part of Career Day at Groves Primary today, spending time with these students and sharing what it means to serve and protect. Building relationships like this is what strengthens our community.

Thank you to the staff and students for having us out.

Our kindergarteners had an exciting Career Day today! 🚓✨

A big thank you to the Groves Police Department for visiting and teaming up with our police career hopefuls to dream big and serve our community. 💙