Documented Incident
Conroe police investigate alleged threats to council members after Flock ballot measure vote
Event: August 21, 2026 · First reported: August 21, 2026 · 4 sources
Conroe, Texas police opened an investigation after city council members said they and family members received harassing calls and death threats, days after the council declined to place a measure on the city's use of Flock license plate readers on the Nov. 3 ballot. Councilmembers John Sellars and Ken Blevins each said they had been threatened, with Sellars saying his wife also received harassing calls. Sellars said he believes Flock opponents are responsible; residents active in the opposition movement said they do not condone threats or violence. No arrests or suspects have been reported.
The dispute shows how local ALPR decisions can escalate into broader conflicts over whether residents get a direct say in surveillance policy, and how those conflicts test the line between political pressure and criminal conduct.
Key facts
- The Conroe City Council voted against placing a Flock camera measure on the Nov. 3 ballot; the alleged threats followed days later.
- Councilmembers John Sellars and Ken Blevins each said they received threats; Sellars said his wife received harassing phone calls.
- Sellars said he believes Flock opponents are behind the threats; resident Joseph Sinn, who wants the cameras removed, said his group does not condone violence.
- Sellars and Councilmember Kristin Hoisington said they do not believe firefighters or union members, who separately sought a collective bargaining vote, were involved.
- The FBI's Houston field office said it is aware of the allegations and could assist Conroe police if asked.
Timeline
- August 21, 2026Conroe police investigate alleged threats against city officials following Flock camera vote
- October 2, 2026Conroe mayor says police department is investigating online threats over Flock cameras
Sources
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- Conroe police investigate alleged threats against city officials following Flock camera vote (ABC13 Houston, August 21, 2026)
- Conroe council members say they received threats after Flock Safety ballot vote (Click2Houston, August 24, 2026)
- Conroe Officials Cite Threats After Council Rejected Flock Camera Ballot Proposal (Texas Scorecard, August 26, 2026)
- Conroe mayor says police department is investigating online threats over Flock cameras (Headtopics, October 2, 2026)
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Updated October 5, 2026. Corrections: blockflock@bytebunny.io. See all documented incidents or search the full article archive.