A multi-agency task force arrested 90 people during the three-day Lone Star Throwdown truck show in Conroe, marking a sharp increase from last year, as officials reported zero vehicle thefts or parking lot takeovers.
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During the three-day Lone Star Throwdown truck show in Conroe over the weekend, law enforcement agencies apprehended 90 individuals. Officials attributed the success of the operation to a coordinated task force that played a crucial role in averting significant incidents at one of the largest trucking events in the country.
Over 125 officers from Montgomery and Harris counties have been conducting nightly patrols as part of “Operation Zero Traction,” a task force established to address issues highlighted during earlier events. The event, taking place from Friday to Sunday at the Lone Star Convention and Expo Center and the Montgomery County Fairgrounds, attracted thousands of truck enthusiasts.
Conroe Police Chief Jon Buckholtz reported that the presence of visible patrols and proactive enforcement measures helped maintain order during the event.
“Our officers maintained a strong presence, carried out hundreds of patrol checks, and collectively ensured a secure event with no incidents of vehicle thefts, burglaries, or parking lot takeovers in the city,” Buckholtz stated. Officials have pledged to maintain strong measures to safeguard the well-being of residents, visitors, and local businesses.
Officials confirmed that there were no reported fatalities over the weekend.
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office reported that the recent arrests encompassed 28 offenses related to narcotics and 16 charges for driving while intoxicated. Deputies reported 15 arrests for reckless driving and 13 for racing incidents. Among the additional charges are 13 offenses related to weapons, three counts of resisting arrest, three counts of interfering with public duties, two instances of evading arrest in a motor vehicle, and one charge of aggravated assault against a public servant.
The total number of arrests has risen notably from last year's figure of 59 during the same event. In 2025, law enforcement officials announced a series of arrests related to impaired driving, outstanding warrants, racing, reckless driving, weapons offenses, and narcotics possession.
In response to safety concerns voiced by residents and business owners during the 2024 truck show, Montgomery County Sheriff Wesley Doolittle established a multi-agency task force in 2025. In that year, the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office reported that dispatchers received over 30 calls concerning parking lot takeovers in the adjacent areas of Willis and Shenandoah. Recent incidents involving over 100 trucks and more than 200 individuals have been reported.
In a Facebook post on Tuesday, organizers of the Lone Star Throwdown expressed gratitude to law enforcement, describing the event's ongoing expansion as “a dream.”
“I would like to extend my gratitude to our staff, as none of this would be achievable without their efforts, and to all our law enforcement officers for their commitment to our safety,” the statement read. “I feel fortunate to have a wonderful group of individuals who consistently back the vision.”
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