Montgomery County Cracks Down on Illegal Street Racing, Arrests 59 During Lone Star Throwdown

Law enforcement in Montgomery County cracked down hard over the weekend, arresting 59 people and seizing 41 cars to stop illegal street racing and careless driving during the Lone Star Throwdown Truck Show. Twenty-three agencies from Montgomery and Harris Counties, along with state police, made up the Operation Safe Streets Task Force. They increased patrols after last year's event, which caused several street and parking lot takeovers.

Police made 576 traffic stops, issued 170 tickets and 353 warnings, and arrested many people for crimes such as driving while impaired, racing recklessly, having an open warrant, having drugs on their person, or having weapons on their person. The Shenandoah Police Department stopped a street race on Interstate 45 and arrested a driver convicted of racing.

Precinct 3 Commissioner Ritch Wheeler said, "Montgomery County enjoyed hosting the Lone Star Throwdown Car and Truck Show, but now it's time to go home." Sheriff Wesley Doolittle made it clear that the operation wasn't just about giving out tickets; it was also about ensuring the safety of the county's residents.

Officials again pledged to keep the county safe for residents and tourists by enforcing law and order.

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