Over 160 arrested by Jeep Weekend Day Two; 30 guns recovered, Galveston County officials say

Locals happy with 'Jeep Weekend' turnout

Crowds for the annual Jeep Weekend were noticeably smaller this year with an increased law enforcement presence. More than 160 arrests have been made and 30 weapons confiscated.

GALVESTON COUNTY, Texas - Over 160 arrests have been reported as of Day 2 for Jeep Weekend on the Bolivar Peninsula, according to the Galveston County Sheriff's Office.

Arrests during Jeep Weekend 2025

What we know:

On Saturday, the County Sheriff's Office reported 161 arrests since adding their new restrictions for Jeep Weekend.

According to officials, the arrests are related to 23 felony charges and 165 misdemeanor charges.

The sheriff's office also says 30 firearms were recovered during the event.

What we don't know:

No suspects have been identified, and there is no other information on the charges.

New security measures for Jeep Weekend 2025

Jeep Weekend underway in Galveston

*NOTE: This video was uploaded on Friday, May 16.* Jeep Weekend on the Bolivar Peninsula will be looking a bit different here this year.

Big picture view:

Jeep Weekend on the Bolivar Peninsula is seeing significant changes this year, with the Galveston County Sheriff's Office implementing new restrictions and checkpoints to enhance safety.

With over 520 officers from 16 agencies, 30 EMS units, air support via Life Flight, and checkpoints, Galveston County is fully prepared.

Friday evening saw rows of cars at a standstill as attendees made their way to the annual event. Sheriff Jimmy Fullen has introduced several measures to prevent past issues, including shootings and assaults.

The sheriff explained the following rules will be enforced this year:

• No parking on the beach
• No unloading trailers on beach
• No golf carts, ATV's or dirt-bikes on the beach
• No mass gatherings
• No glass containers / littering on the beach
• Stay off the dunes
• Speed limit is 15 mph on the beach
• Animals must be on a leash
• No bonfires

He also outlined that traffic control will start on Friday, May 16th at 6 am and ends on Monday, May 19th at 12 am with public safety zones where there will be no stopping, standing or parking.

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Galveston County sheriff on rules for Jeep weekend

The Galveston County Sheriff Jimmy Fullen lays out some new ground rules in a social media video for the Bolivar Peninsula's annual Jeep Weekend event.