City of Splendora Police Department

09/08/2026

NOW HIRING – PATROL OFFICER

The Splendora Police Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Patrol Officer.

We are looking for motivated, professional officers who are ready to serve a growing community and become part of a department committed to Community, Integrity, and Service.

Applicants MUST be TCOLE Certified to apply.

Benefits and compensation include:

Salary: $68,000 – $72,300 for 0–2 years of experience, with yearly step increases
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
TMRS Retirement – 2:1
Certificate Pay:
Intermediate – $1,200/year
Advanced – $2,700/year
Master – $4,800/year
12-Hour Shifts
Every Other Weekend Off

If you are looking for more than just a job and want a career that serves a greater purpose, we encourage you to apply and learn more about joining the Splendora Police Department.

All inquiries may be directed to:

Lt. R. Hardin
[email protected]

Lt. T. Teller
[email protected]

09/07/2026

DWI ENFORCEMENT — ONE MORE OFF THE ROAD

DWI Task Force Officer conducted a routine traffic stop for a vehicle traveling 50 MPH in a posted 30 MPH zone led to a DWI investigation.

After conducting a roadside investigation, officers arrested the driver for Driving While Intoxicated with a Child Passenger.

This is exactly why traffic enforcement matters. A simple speeding violation can uncover something much more dangerous.

Please don’t drink and drive. And never put a child in danger by doing so.

We will continue working to keep impaired drivers off our roads and protect our community.

Slow down. Buckle up. Never drink and drive.

09/05/2026

An officer initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle for speeding. During contact with the driver, the officer observed signs of intoxication. Standardized Field Sobriety Tests were administered, and following the roadside investigation, the driver was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated. The driver was transported to the East County Jail without incident.

09/04/2026

LABOR DAY WEEKEND | DWI ENFORCEMENT

As Labor Day weekend gets underway, the Splendora Police Department wants everyone to enjoy the holiday weekend, but to do so responsibly.

Throughout the holiday weekend, Splendora Police officers will be actively patrolling our roadways with an increased focus on identifying and removing impaired drivers from the road.

Chief Wally Wieghat reminds everyone that impaired driving is completely preventable:

“If your Labor Day plans include drinking, make your plans for getting home before you ever take that first drink. Have a designated driver, use a rideshare service, or find another safe way home. One bad decision can change your life—and someone else’s—forever.”

Our goal isn’t simply to make DWI arrests. Our goal is to prevent the crash before it happens and make sure everyone gets home safely.

If you choose to drink:

* Designate a sober driver before you go.
* Arrange for a rideshare or another safe ride home.
* Never get behind the wheel after drinking.
* Never allow an impaired friend or family member to drive.
* If you see a suspected impaired driver on the roadway, contact law enforcement.

There are no excuses for impaired driving and no second chances after a preventable tragedy.

Enjoy your Labor Day weekend. Celebrate responsibly. Look out for one another.

Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.

Chief Wally Wieghat

09/02/2026

AUGUST 2026 | CRIME & ACTIVITY STATISTICS

The Splendora Police Department remains committed to transparency and keeping our community informed about police activity occurring throughout the City of Splendora.

During August 2026, SPD recorded 2,112 total incidents and officer activities. It is important to understand that this number does not represent 2,112 crimes. The total includes calls for service, officer-initiated activity, proactive patrols, administrative entries, report writing, training, community-safety checks, and other law enforcement functions.

August Activity Highlights

Property Crimes – 9
• 4 theft-related incidents
• 4 vehicle thefts
• 1 fraud report

Crimes Against Persons – 5
• 3 family-violence incidents
• 1 assault report
• 1 robbery report

Traffic & Roadway Safety
• 16 crashes
• 12 traffic hazards
• 9 driving-under-the-influence incidents
• 2 reckless-driving incidents
• 2 pursuits

Community Response & Calls for Service
• 44 assists to other agencies
• 32 welfare checks
• 28 medical complaints
• 26 attempts to locate
• 19 911 hangup/static/open-line calls

Additional Activity
• 17 suspicious person/circumstance calls
• 10 suspicious vehicle calls
• 9 residential/business alarms
• 6 fire calls
• 4 shots-fired calls
• 3 recovered stolen vehicles

In addition to responding to calls for service and reported offenses, SPD officers continued conducting proactive patrols, building checks, investigations, traffic enforcement, welfare checks, and other community-safety activities throughout the month.

These statistics reflect the broad range of responsibilities handled by our officers every day—from responding to emergencies and investigating criminal activity to checking on someone's welfare, assisting another agency, investigating crashes, and proactively patrolling our neighborhoods and businesses.

We appreciate the continued support of our residents, businesses, and community partners. If you see something suspicious, say something. Working together helps us keep Splendora a safe place to live, work, travel, and raise a family.

09/01/2026

TROPICAL STORM EDOUARD – WEATHER UPDATE

The Splendora Police Department continues to closely monitor Tropical Storm Edouard as the system approaches the Texas/Louisiana Gulf Coast today.

According to ABC13, Edouard continues to strengthen and is expected to make landfall near Sabine Pass along the Texas/Louisiana state line, potentially as a strong tropical storm or possibly a low-end Category 1 hurricane.

The current forecast track has shifted somewhat farther east, which may reduce some of the wind impacts across portions of Southeast Texas. However, heavy tropical rainfall and the potential for flash flooding remain concerns for our area.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

• Heavy rainfall will become increasingly possible today as Edouard approaches the coast, with the greatest initial flooding threat generally east of I-45.

• Tonight into Wednesday, the flooding threat is expected to shift north of I-10, with Montgomery County among the areas that could experience periods of heavy rainfall.

• Even after Edouard’s circulation begins to weaken, wraparound moisture from the Gulf could continue producing showers and thunderstorms across Southeast Texas.

• A Tropical Storm Warning is currently in effect for portions of the Upper Texas Coast, including southern Liberty and Chambers counties. Isolated tornadoes may also be possible within some of the stronger thunderstorms associated with the system.

FOR OUR SPLENDORA COMMUNITY:

Please remain weather aware throughout today and Wednesday. Conditions can change quickly with tropical systems, and localized heavy rainfall could result in water accumulating on roadways and in low-lying areas.

Never attempt to drive through a flooded roadway. Turn Around, Don’t Drown.

The Splendora Police Department will continue monitoring conditions and will provide additional information should there be any significant changes or impacts to our community.

Weather information and graphics courtesy of ABC13 Houston.

Stay safe and stay weather aware.

Splendora Police Department

09/01/2026

TROPICAL STORM EDOUARD – WEATHER UPDATE

The Splendora Police Department continues to closely monitor Tropical Storm Edouard and its potential impacts across Southeast Texas.

Edouard remains a relatively small tropical system, which means even a slight change in its track could make a significant difference in rainfall and wind impacts across our area. Current forecasts indicate the system could strengthen before making landfall Tuesday afternoon or evening.

For the Splendora and East Montgomery County area, our primary concern continues to be heavy rainfall and the potential for localized flash flooding. The greatest concern is expected from late Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday night and into Wednesday morning as the system moves inland.

Residents should remain weather-aware and be prepared for changing conditions. Secure loose outdoor items, keep phones and other devices charged, and use extreme caution if traveling during periods of heavy rainfall.

Never drive through a flooded roadway. Turn Around, Don’t Drown.

The Splendora Police Department will continue monitoring Edouard and will provide additional information to our community as conditions warrant.

Friendly reminder that Splendora ISD has canceled classes for Tuesday, September 1, 2026!

Weather graphics courtesy of ABC13 Houston.

08/31/2026

ONE IN CUSTODY FOR RECKLESS DRIVING

A supervisor with the Splendora Police Department observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed while repeatedly cutting in and out of traffic on Interstate 69.

The vehicle was subsequently measured traveling 92 MPH in a posted 65 MPH zone.

Following the traffic stop and investigation, the driver was placed into custody for Reckless Driving and transported to the Montgomery County Jail.

Reckless driving is more than just speeding. Aggressive speeds combined with unsafe lane changes significantly reduce reaction time and place innocent motorists and their passengers at risk of serious injury or death.

The Splendora Police Department remains committed to proactive traffic enforcement and keeping Interstate 69 and our community roadways safe.

Slow down. Drive responsibly. Arrive alive

08/31/2026

WEATHER UPDATE – INVEST 97L

The Splendora Police Department is closely monitoring Invest 97L, a tropical disturbance currently moving through the Gulf and approaching the Upper Texas and Louisiana coast.

At this time, the system has not significantly strengthened. However, additional development remains possible before the system reaches the coast on Tuesday.

For Splendora and the surrounding area, the primary concern at this time is the potential for periods of heavy rainfall rather than significant wind impacts.

Current forecasts indicate rain chances will increase early Tuesday, with the greatest potential for heavier rainfall occurring throughout the day Tuesday. The exact location of the heaviest rainfall remains uncertain and will depend on the track and development of the system.

Residents are encouraged to remain weather-aware and monitor updated forecasts over the next 24–48 hours. Tropical systems can change quickly, and periods of heavy rainfall may result in localized street flooding and rapidly changing roadway conditions.

The Splendora Police Department will continue monitoring Invest 97L and its potential impacts to our community. We are prepared to respond as needed and will provide additional information should conditions warrant.

If heavy rainfall occurs, please use caution while traveling and never attempt to drive through a flooded roadway.

TURN AROUND, DON’T DROWN.

Stay safe and stay weather-aware.

In today’s post we provide the latest information on Invest 97L, which is meandering west toward Texas this morning. The primary threat is heavy rain and the potential for flash flooding, particularly east of Houston heading into midweek. We’ll be providing regular updates today and Tuesday.

https://spacecityweather.com/tropical-system-likely-to-bring-heavy-rainfall-to-upper-texas-coast/

08/30/2026

Officers were dispatched to a motor vehicle crash where the driver fled the scene. The victim followed the vehicle and provided officers with updated location information. Officers located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. During the investigation, the driver displayed signs of intoxication and was taken into custody for Driving While Intoxicated and Failure to Stop and Give Information.