Navasota PD officer killed, along with fleeing wrong-way driver after trying to cash fake check

Community Honors Sergeant Mark Butler at Memorial in Navasota

NAVASOTA, Texas (FOX 44) – Citizens, loved ones, and law enforcement officers from across central Texas gathered at Navasota City Hall to honor the life and legacy of Sergeant Mark Butler, who tragically died following a wrong-way crash on Highway 6 on January 15, 2024. Sgt. Butler, a devoted family man and officer, was remembered for his commitment to law enforcement, family, friends, and community. Community member and former law officer Rita …

Navasota police sergeant and check fraud suspect die in wrong-way crash during chase on Highway 6

Investigators said Navasota Police Sgt. Mark Butler and a check fraud suspect both died in a wrong-way crash, ending a chase on Highway 6 near College Station.

Navasota police officer killed in crash during pursuit

NAVASOTA, Texas (KIAH) -- A Navasota police officer was killed in a wrong-way crash during a pursuit of a suspect.  Sgt. Mark Butler, 35, was killed on Wednesday afternoon in a crash on State Highway 6 just north of FM 3090 in Grimes County. The chase started in College Station as a forgery suspect – who allegedly try to cash a fake check – drove into Grimes County, then got into a lane on Highway 6 going southbound in the northbound lane. The s…

Navasota PD officer killed, along with fleeing wrong-way driver after trying to cash fake check

"We ask for the community's thoughts and prayers for the officer’s family, loved ones, and colleagues during this incredibly difficult time," the City of Navasota shared.

Navasota police Sgt. Mark Butler killed in crash with wrong-way driver

Navasota police Sgt. Mark Butler was killed in a crash with a wrong-way driver on State Highway 6 near FM 3090 on Wednesday.

Navasota Police Officer Succumbs to Injuries

GRIMES COUNTY, TX- A City of Navasota Police Officer has died as the result of a head-on collision with a suspect. The suspect was pronounced dead on the scene and the Officer was transported in critical condition and later died. The pursuit began in College Station and ended on Highway 6 at FM 3090. The […]