Conroe Judge Davis declines questions on DWI charge

**Judge Mike Davis Skips Questions at Conroe Campaign Event Following DWI Bodycam Release**

**CONROE, TX – February 12, 2024** – Conroe Justice of the Peace Mike Davis, currently facing a driving while intoxicated (DWI) charge, conspicuously avoided questions from attendees and media alike at a campaign meet-and-greet held this past Saturday, February 10, at The Butler House in Conroe. The move followed just days after the public release of body camera footage detailing his January 13 arrest.

Judge Davis arrived late to the political gathering, offered a notably brief statement lasting only a minute or two, and then swiftly exited through a back door without engaging with the audience or reporters present. His actions come amidst heightened scrutiny following the February 7 release of the bodycam video, which quickly circulated online and among local media outlets.

Davis was arrested by the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office on January 13 on I-45 near Texas 242. According to official reports, his blood alcohol content (BAC) was recorded at .17, nearly double the legal limit of .08 in Texas. He is currently free on a $1,000 bond and has entered a plea of not guilty to the charge.

The incident casts a shadow over Davis’s bid for re-election for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1, Place 1, in the upcoming March 5 Republican primary. His opponent, David W. Hamilton, was also present at Saturday’s event and, in stark contrast to Judge Davis, spent a significant amount of time readily answering questions and interacting with the audience.

“It’s concerning to see an elected official, especially one seeking re-election, refuse to address legitimate questions from the public,” remarked one attendee who wished to remain anonymous. “Accountability is paramount, and his opponent seemed much more willing to engage.”

Judge Davis had previously issued a public statement on January 16, acknowledging his arrest and offering an apology, while simultaneously maintaining his not guilty plea. In Texas, a Justice of the Peace presides over minor criminal cases, civil disputes involving small claims, truancy cases, and conducts inquests in certain deaths, among other duties.

Multiple attempts to reach Judge Davis for comment regarding Saturday’s event and his legal situation have been unsuccessful as of Monday afternoon. His campaign website provides general information about his candidacy but does not directly address the ongoing DWI case. David W. Hamilton’s campaign has not yet issued a formal statement regarding Judge Davis’s behavior at the event, but Hamilton’s presence and openness to questions were noted by many as a strategic contrast.

The Republican primary is set for March 5, with early voting beginning on February 20. The outcome of the DWI case and its impact on the election remains a significant point of interest for Conroe voters.