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Conroe ISD Officer Not Indicted in Fatal Crash

**Grand Jury Declines to Indict Conroe ISD Officer in Fatal June Motorcycle Crash**

**Conroe, TX –** A Montgomery County Grand Jury has delivered a “no-bill” in the case of Conroe ISD police officer Kenneth James, opting not to indict him in the fatal motorcycle collision that killed 57-year-old Jerry David King this past June. The decision, handed down on August 24th, means the grand jury found insufficient probable cause to bring criminal charges against Officer James.

The incident occurred on June 3, 2023, on the Interstate 45 frontage road, just south of League Line Road in Conroe. Officer James, driving a marked Conroe ISD patrol vehicle, was reportedly attempting to make a left turn into a private drive when his vehicle was struck by King’s Harley-Davidson motorcycle.

The investigation, led by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), revealed several critical factors contributing to the collision. Investigators determined that Jerry David King had a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .225 at the time of the crash, which is nearly three times the legal limit of .08 in Texas. Furthermore, authorities stated that King was reportedly speeding and driving with a suspended license.

As part of their comprehensive review, investigators also examined body camera footage from Officer James’s patrol vehicle, which provided a visual record of the events leading up to and immediately following the crash. The grand jury, after reviewing all presented evidence, concluded there was not enough evidence to warrant a criminal indictment against Officer James.

Following the collision, Officer James was placed on administrative leave, a standard procedure for officers involved in critical incidents. He has since returned to full duty with the Conroe ISD Police Department.

A “no-bill” from a grand jury means that while an incident occurred, the grand jury determined there was not enough probable cause to believe a crime was committed or that a specific individual should be charged with one. This decision concludes the criminal aspect of the case against Officer James. However, it does not preclude the possibility of civil litigation by King’s family.

The Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office typically presents evidence to grand juries in such cases, allowing them to independently assess whether criminal charges are warranted. The details released by authorities highlight the dangers of impaired driving and operating a vehicle without a valid license, particularly when combined with excessive speed on busy roadways.

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