A Conroe judge accused of driving while intoxicated is publicly responding for the first time, disputing key details in police documents while acknowledging responsibility for the incident as his case proceeds through the courts.
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The Conroe municipal judge, accused of DUI earlier this month, is questioning the arrest narrative. The judge says police sworn statements are incorrect and partisan.
Judge William Waggoner was pulled over by a Montgomery Police Department officer on December 10 for driving at 61 mph in a 35 mph zone, according to Montgomery County District Attorney records. According to a blood search request, the vehicle drifted past the dotted center line on a two-lane road.
According to the report, the officer smelled a “strong odor” of alcohol inside the vehicle. Officers also found an empty Miller Lite can on the front passenger floorboard.
Waggoner denies telling the officer to “be aware that he is a judge,” as stated in the warrant.
Waggoner released a statement on Monday to address the DWI allegation, neither confirming nor denying it, but dismissing claims that he used his judicial authority during the traffic stop. He said that body-worn camera footage and transcripts contradict other findings.
Judge Waggoner said, “I take responsibility for that” regarding his nightly behavior and expected to be handled like anyone else.
ABC13 found that San Antonio Police arrested Waggoner for DWI in 2017. The records show he pleaded guilty to highway obstruction and was sentenced to 12 months of probation. According to other documents, Waggoner is facing a weapon possession accusation from a recent arrest.
According to Waggoner, the pistol found in his truck was legally possessed and protected. He said it was not exhibited or used during the incident.
The event involving one of Waggoner's men earlier in the day brought up memories of military service and loss, which affected his mood that evening. He underlined that the explanation was not an excuse.
No public access to police dash-camera and body-camera material is currently allowed—no word from the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office on Waggoner's statement or the case.
As legal processes continue, Waggoner expects to stay on the bench.
Attorneys are reviewing the case's next moves.
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