Conroe, TX – A quick-thinking citizen helped Montgomery County deputies arrest an armed felon Friday evening after reporting suspicious behavior outside a local Costco.
According to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched around October 10, 2025, to the Costco Wholesale at 8185 Highway 242 in Conroe after a caller observed a man acting unusually at the gas pumps.
Deputies identified the suspect as Nathan Washington. During their investigation, officers allegedly found multiple firearms and marijuana in his possession. Washington was arrested on charges including unlawful carrying of a weapon by a felon and possession of marijuana, authorities said.
The sheriff’s office credited the “vigilant citizen” who noticed and reported the suspicious activity, noting that the arrest underscores the community’s role in preventing crime.
“This arrest highlights the incredible impact a single community member can have when they recognize and report suspicious behavior,” the department said in a statement.
Residents are encouraged to remain alert and report unusual activity to law enforcement immediately.
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