A road rage incident in Montgomery County could have turned deadly if not for the quick response of Montgomery County Sheriff Wesley Doolittle.
According to Magnolia Police, officers were dispatched to a physical disturbance along FM 1488. The incident began when two drivers stopped in the middle of the roadway near FM 1774. One of the men allegedly got out of his vehicle and started a physical altercation with the other driver.
When the fight didn’t go his way, police say the suspect pulled out a gun and threatened the victim.
That’s when Sheriff Doolittle happened to drive up on the scene. The sheriff quickly intervened and defused the situation without incident.
A quick-thinking woman who witnessed the situation in her car pulled out her phone and recorded the altercation. The woman, whose name was Anna Whitten, captured video of Sheriff Doolittle disarming the suspect and deescalating the situation.
She provided the footage to KPRC 2:
“I thought it was amazing how quickly he reacted and got the situation under control, especially being by himself,” Whitten told KPRC 2.
The suspect was taken into custody moments later and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
No injuries were reported in the incident.
Magnolia Police gave a public shoutout to Sheriff Doolittle for his swift actions, even joking that he handled the situation without so much as dirtying his white shirt. They also announced plans to make the sheriff an honorary Magnolia Police Department officer for stepping up when it counted.
Following the incident, Montgomery County Judge Mark Keough released a statement:
Yesterday, Sheriff Wesley Doolittle once again showed why our county put its trust in his leadership. While on his way to a naming ceremony, Sheriff Doolittle personally intervened in a dangerous road rage incident in progress. Without hesitation, he disarmed the aggressive suspect and ensured the safety of the victim and nearby motorists—preventing what could have easily turned into a tragic outcome.This isn’t just a story of quick action—it’s a testament to Sheriff Doolittle’s unwavering commitment to public safety. In less than five months in office, Sheriff Doolittle has proven time and again that he leads from the front, not behind a desk. His hands-on approach, decisive leadership, and deep care for the people he serves continue to set a powerful example for the entire department. Yesterday’s brave response wasn’t an isolated moment—it was a reflection of the integrity and readiness that Sheriff Doolittle brings to the job every day.Our community is safer because of it.
