A Montgomery County firefighter was taken into custody by Conroe police. The arrest was made in connection with a crash involving four vehicles. The firefighter is facing charges related to a controlled substance and tampering with evidence. Conroe police are handling the case. Further details about the incident and arrest can be found through ABC13 Houston, the source of this information.
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