Conroe Drug Dealer Sentenced to 60 Years in Prison

A Montgomery County jury has sentenced Tony Saddler, 47, of Conroe, to 60 years in federal prison for possession of a controlled substance, following a trial where his extensive criminal history and aggressive behavior were highlighted.

Saddler’s conviction stems from an incident on Friday, April 12, 2024, when Conroe Police Officers Michael Moote and Justin Webber stopped his vehicle. At the time, Saddler was on parole from a 12-year sentence for felony Assault Family Violence and was suspected of drug dealing.

During the stop, officers found Saddler with two other individuals, including a 17-year-old runaway girl. Officers detected a strong odor of marijuana, and when asked to empty his pockets, Saddler dropped a bag of marijuana. A subsequent search revealed three bags of crack cocaine, weighing approximately 3 grams – about 30 times the amount typically held by a user – along with multiple smaller bags commonly used by drug dealers. Saddler was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance.

The case was presented to jurors on May 5, 2025, by First Assistant District Attorney Mike Holley and Assistant District Attorney Jared Kennedy. Jurors swiftly returned a guilty verdict.

In the punishment phase, prosecutors presented evidence of Saddler’s extensive criminal past, including 11 other convictions spanning two decades, most of which were felonies and involved victims. The jury heard that Saddler had been repeatedly confined, including twice in prison. Evidence also showed Saddler had two prior drug dealing convictions, one near a school and another involving cocaine. Furthermore, prosecutors revealed that Saddler had been abusive and threatening toward a court bailiff during his trial.

Given his prior convictions, Saddler was eligible for a life sentence. Prosecutors requested 60 years to prevent his continued criminality and to serve as a deterrent. After deliberation, the jurors unanimously agreed to the 60-year sentence.

The District Attorney’s Office expressed gratitude to Officers Michael Moote and Justin Webber for their work, as well as to the Conroe Police Department for their dedication to law enforcement.