By Investigative Reporter Tammy Rose
Multiple women have raised concerns about alleged sexual harassment, workplace intimidation and retaliation within the Clute Police Department.
Now, exclusive information obtained by Investigative Reporter Tammy Rose raises new questions about how department leaders handled those complaints.
One female employee alleges that current Assistant Police Chief Christopher DuBois made inappropriate sexual remarks toward her. She also claims he later targeted her after she reported his conduct.
Meanwhile, another female employee lost her job after filing a complaint.
The allegations add to months of controversy surrounding leadership at the Clute Police Department.
Clute Police Employee Speaks Exclusively About Alleged Harassment
A female Clute Police Department employee spoke exclusively with Investigative Reporter Tammy Rose about her experiences involving DuBois.
The employee requested anonymity because of concerns about her employment.
She says DuBois was serving as an administrative sergeant when he left her a voicemail asking what she was wearing.
According to the employee, DuBois later remarked that he should have asked what color underwear she had on.
She also described another incident involving a sexually suggestive gesture.
The employee alleges DuBois pointed toward his crotch and said his underwear read “Property of Chris.”
She claims Detective Sergeant A. Cantrell witnessed the incident.
According to the employee, DuBois suggested she would not get in trouble with her husband because they shared the same first name.
The employee says she retained the voicemail. She also claims the city manager located video related to the incident.
This reporter has not independently reviewed the alleged recordings.
Employee Alleges Retaliation After Filing Complaint
However, the employee says her greatest concern involves what happened after she reported DuBois.
She alleges DuBois remains her direct supervisor despite the complaint.
Furthermore, she claims DuBois has directed Detective Sergeant Cantrell to document minor deficiencies in her work.
The employee believes those actions are part of an effort to terminate her employment.
She says she fears losing her job because she spoke out.
The retaliation allegations remain unverified. This reporter has not independently reviewed the disciplinary documentation.
Multiple Complaints Raise Questions About Department Leadership
The employee’s allegations are part of broader concerns involving the Clute Police Department.
Complaints filed in September 2026 accused DuBois of inappropriate remarks and workplace conduct.
According to records described in reporting by The Facts, DuBois acknowledged leaving a voicemail but characterized it as a joke referencing a State Farm commercial.
He denied making a separate remark about the employee’s underwear.
Officials placed DuBois on leave September 30. However, he later returned to duty.
He continues to serve as assistant police chief.
His return raises questions about how department officials evaluated the complaints and addressed employee concerns.
Another Female Employee Fired After Complaint
Meanwhile, another female employee was terminated October 26, 2026, after filing a complaint involving workplace concerns.
The termination adds another issue to the department’s ongoing controversy.
However, the timing alone does not establish retaliation.
This reporter has sought comment from the former employee.
The circumstances surrounding her termination remain an important part of the investigation.
Former Lieutenant Also Named in Workplace Allegations
Additional information provided to this reporter raises questions about complaints involving former Clute Police Lieutenant Gregory Mitchell.
The information describes allegations of discrimination and an internal affairs investigation involving Mitchell.
However, the underlying records have not yet been independently reviewed.
Mitchell reportedly now works for the Matagorda County Sheriff’s Office.
The allegations involving Mitchell remain separate from the complaints against DuBois.
Nevertheless, the accounts raise broader questions about how Clute officials investigated employee complaints and addressed alleged misconduct.
Public Records Sought in Clute Police Investigation
Investigative Reporter Tammy Rose previously submitted an open records request seeking information related to internal complaints and investigations within the department.
However, the requested investigative records have not been provided.
Those records could help establish the timeline of complaints, the department’s findings and any disciplinary action.
They could also clarify whether officials followed established procedures when investigating employee allegations.
Questions Continue Following Police Chief’s Resignation
The allegations come after former Clute Police Chief James Fitch resigned amid controversy surrounding department leadership.
Now, additional complaints have placed renewed attention on the department’s workplace culture.
Several questions remain.
How did officials investigate the complaints? What steps did they take to protect employees who reported alleged misconduct? And why does an employee accused of inappropriate conduct remain in a supervisory position over one of his accusers, according to her account?
The allegations do not establish wrongdoing. Each employee and official named in the complaints deserves an opportunity to respond.
DuBois and city officials have not yet been asked to respond to the additional allegations obtained through this reporter’s exclusive interview.
This investigation remains ongoing. Investigative Reporter Tammy Rose welcomes firsthand accounts, records and documentation related to the Clute Police Department.
My new book is now available
My new book, When Two Worlds Collide During WWII, follows two families on opposite sides of World War II and the remarkable events that eventually brought their lives together in Wisconsin.
Amazon Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This comes at no additional cost to you.