Newly obtained bodycam footage shows Conroe Judge William Waggoner during his DWI arrest, including his responses to officers and sobriety tests before later pleading guilty.
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– Newly obtained body camera footage is giving a detailed look at the moments leading up to the DWI arrest of Conroe Municipal Court Judge William Waggoner, including what he told officers and how he responded during sobriety testing. KPRC 2 obtained videos from a traffic stop that happened around 2:30 a.m. on Dec. 10 in the city of Montgomery. According to the footage, an officer pulled Judge Waggoner over after observing him speeding and swerving. “You were going 65 in a 35 man, that’s way too fast,” the officer told Judge Waggoner. “You were swerving a bit, too.”
In the video, the officer immediately points out signs he says are consistent with intoxication. “Your eyes are red, glossy, gazed out. You stuck a piece of gum in or whatever Altoids or something when I walked up,” the officer tells Waggoner. When asked how much he had to drink, the judge initially downplays it saying it was “not enough to be an issue.”
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Inside the patrol car, Judge Waggoner is told he will be going before a judge for his charge.
At another point in the video, an officer can be heard acknowledging Waggoner’s role, but making clear it does not change the situation.
Responding officers can be heard on bodycam talking about the judge’s signs of intoxication.
Court records: Conroe judge disciplined for DUI during military serviceWaggoner ran for Montgomery County’s precinct one but lost in the primary to Scott Carson.
“Serving this community from the bench for the last four years has been the highest honor of my professional life. As this chapter closes, my first priority is to say thank you. To the voters: Whether you cast your ballot for me or another, your participation is what keeps our system of local government accountable. To those who shared their stories: Hearing how a fair hearing or a moment of respect impacted your lives reminded me daily why this work matters. Your trust was my greatest reward. The Justice of the Peace and Municipal Court represent the “People’s Court.” In these seats, judicial temperament outweighs political policy. A judge’s primary duty is to ensure that every individual who walks through those doors is treated with dignity, heard with patience, and judged with impartiality. Campaigning allows you to see the best and worst of your community, and over these last few weeks, I have met some truly exceptional individuals who care deeply about our future. Our community is at its strongest when we choose leaders who prioritize people over politics and morals over greed. I am confident the best person for these courts will emerge to serve you with the same integrity this community deserves. My commitment to the integrity of our court has always come before any politics. I encourage each of you to reach out, meet the candidates, and look for the leader who understands that this office is about people, not politics. When you find that heart for service, embrace it. While my time in this specific role is concluding, my dedication to this community is not. I look forward to the future and plan to remain deeply involved in the community we all call home. It has been a privilege to serve you.'
Under Texas law, a misdemeanor DWI conviction does not automatically disqualify someone from running for judicial office in the future. KPRC 2 reached out to Waggoner for comment regarding the body camera footage and his guilty plea but has not received a response.
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