Before the Lone Star Throwdown car show in Conroe, law enforcement agencies from Harris and Montgomery counties have joined forces to crack down on illegal street takeovers, reckless driving, and street racing.
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Police officers from Harris and Montgomery counties have come together to fight illegal street takeovers and careless driving before the Lone Star Throwdown car show in Conroe.
They are the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, the Harris County Sheriff's Office, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), the Houston Police Department, the Conroe Police Department, and the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office. The plan was announced on Thursday.
Sheriff Wesley Doolittle of Montgomery County stressed that safety is still the most important thing, even though the car show is expected to bring in people from all over the country and help the local economy. "We welcome enthusiasts who want to enjoy the event responsibly, but we won’t tolerate reckless behavior," said Doolittle.
Brett Ligon, the district attorney for Montgomery County, emphasized the tough attitude by saying that more than 100 police officers will be sent to watch what's going on. Ligon said, "If you're going to be a jerk in Montgomery County, we'll find you a stall." He also said that police want this weekend to be "zero-arrest."
Texas DPS Cpt. Terry Truett reminded the crowd that new laws have made illegal street racing more serious, and officers are ready to police the stricter rules. At the same time, Major Anthony McConnel of the Harris County Sheriff's Office warned that cars used for illegal actions could be seized.
With more police around, organizers hope the event will be safe and without problems. They are also cracking down on dangerous driving habits.
