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VIDEO: Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office holds Press Conference on Operation Zero Traction
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with regional partners, held a press conference on Thursday, February 19 to announce the launch of Operation Zero Traction, a strategic initiative dedicated to combating illegal street racing and parking lot takeovers occurring after major car shows.
Watch the press conference on the Hello Woodlands YouTube Channel:
Ahead of next weekend’s large-scale car show, Sheriff Wesley Doolittle has assembled a multi-agency unified task force to ensure the safety of the Montgomery County community, event attendees, and the general public. While the upcoming car show is a lawful event, “history has shown that unaffiliated individuals often engage in dangerous ‘after-party’ activities. Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office and participating agencies are sending a clear, collective message: Illegal street racing, roadway takeovers, and reckless driving will not be tolerated.”
Sheriff Doolittle and Partner Law Enforcement Agencies from Montgomery County and Harris County spoke at and were present at the press conference:
- Montgomery County Sheriff Wesley Doolittle – Speaker
- District Attorney Mike Holley – Speaker
- Harris County Sheriff’s Office A. McConnell – Speaker
- Houston Police Department Assistant Chief A. Rodriguez – Speaker
- DPS: Captain H. Scarborough
- WCSO: Chief T. Whitecotton
- CPD: Chief J. Buckholtz
- Pct. 1 Constable: Captain M. Rosario
- Pct. 2 Constable: Constable D. Eason
- Pct. 3 Constable: Lt. K. Washington
- Pct. 4 Constable: Constable Rowdy Hayden
- Pct. 5 Constable: Constable Chris Jones
Did You Know?
- Doing burnouts or donuts in a parking lot is a crime punishable by jail time.
- Blocking a police car in the street or a parking lot is punishable by up to 2 years in jail.
- Racing is punishable by up to 180 days in jail, a $2,000 fine, and your vehicle can be seized by law enforcement.
- A racing crash is punishable by up to 20 years in prison if someone is hurt or dies.
- You can be sentenced up to 180 days in jail and a $2000 fine if you refuse to leave private property, including a parking lot.
- In years past, groups of people did all of the above and caused serious damage and issues for the community – law enforcement is ready.
As car and truck enthusiasts are welcome to Montgomery County this weekend, the priority of law enforcement remains the safety of residents and visitors. This enforcement initiative is specifically designed to target and prevent unauthorized street takeovers and parking lot stunts that endanger the public.
Source: Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office
