Thousands sign petition to end 'Go Topless' Jeep weekend in Texas after violence, more than 100 arrests

Tuesday, May 21, 2019
Galveston County sees spike in 911 calls and arrests during 'Go Topless Jeep weekend'
Galveston County sees spike in 911 calls and arrests during 'Go Topless Jeep weekend'

BOLIVAR, Texas -- At least six people were hospitalized following a weekend long event called Go Topless Jeep Beach weekend in Bolivar.

The annual gathering of Jeep, ATV and big truck enthusiasts brought thousands of people to the Crystal Beach area.

This year the event was forced to bring in extra law enforcement, and medical response crews from surrounding towns and counties.

Sheriff officials said they received hundreds of calls for service over the weekend and most were directly related to the event.

MUGSHOTS: 126 arrested during 'Go Topless' Jeep Weekend

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A woman posted on social media that her son was one of those in critical condition with head trauma, including bleeding of the brain, stating that he was in a coma, and needed prayers because he had a son of his own.

He had fallen off a truck and was struck by another driver, she wrote.

Videos were posted of fights on the beach Saturday night.

A medic said 105 ambulance calls were logged by Sunday afternoon and most were directly related to the event.

"There's a lot of drunks and a lot of partying. A lot of young kids just going wild," said Amanda Holbrook, who's been to 'Jeep Beach' weekend several times.

HUNDREDS ARRESTED AFTER VIOLENT 'GO TOPLESS' JEEP WEEKEND

The Galveston County Sheriff's Office confirmed 126 arrests Wednesday through Sunday at the Bolivar Peninsula with dozens of those arrests made for intoxication.

Their charges range from minor consuming alcohol and public intoxication to criminal trespass and marijuana possession.

The names of those charged are listed at the end of this article.

THOUSANDS SIGN PETITION TO END 'GO TOPLESS' JEEP WEEKEND

Rowdy 'Go Topless' weekend draws petition to end event

Thousands are pushing to end an annual beach event after a violent weekend resulted in several injuries and arrests.

As of 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, more than 17,000 people had signed the change.org "End Go Topless Weekend" petition.

Daniel Wilson of Winnie, Texas, wrote in the petition that he reached out to Bolivar Peninsula Chamber of Commerce to bring an end to the event. Wilson wrote that the chamber of commerce replied to him with the following statement:

"We will be working with county and state agencies to see what can be done by law to help alleviate issues of this nature."

"As a Jeeper, I am gladly signing, sharing, and donating. I truly hate seeing a beautiful beach demolished and the community reeling with fear of even driving in their own community during the weekend," Jenny Nix wrote.

"Keeping our beloved Bolivar safe and beautiful is more important than any event," Angela Lopez wrote.

"Absolutely a hot mess that brings nothing but a bad image to the area," David Brown wrote.

LIST OF NAMES AND CHARGES

Arrested May 15, 2019

Michael Seesman - Municipal hold

Arrested May 16, 2019

Paula Carroll - Public intoxication

Arrested May 17, 2019

Donald Campbell - Possession of marijuana under 2 oz.

Suede Granich - Public intoxication

Ryan Jerentoski - No seat belt - passenger

Steven Morales - Driving w/License Invalid W/Previous Conviction

Kourtney O'Bryan - Minor consuming alcoholic beverage

Kora Jerentosky - Driving under influence (Minor)

Courtney Williams - Minor consuming alcoholic beverage

Luxottica Bass - Resisting arrest

Michael Lafour - Public intoxication

Daisy Havener - Minor consuming alcoholic beverage

Darius Mikle - No seat belt - passenger

Tony Cooper - Driving while intoxicated

Matthew Tompkins - No seat belt - passenger

Alan Kohl - Public intoxication

James Gilbert - Unlicensed carry handgun

Mason Hanks - Public intoxication

Ginger Bratcher - Municipal hold

Matthew Lanmon - No seat belt - passenger

Thomas Williams - Minor in possession of alcohol

Justin Gallier - Minor consuming alcoholic beverage

Chad Kolodejcak - Minor consuming alcoholic beverage

Hannah Howell - Minor consuming alcoholic beverage

Meredith Davison - Public intoxication

Madeline Riley - Public intoxication

Arrested May 18, 2019

Aaron Zeine - Minor in possession of alcohol

Jaime Villegas - Expired license plates

John O'Hara - Unlicensed carry weapon

Jordan Pyle - Driving while license invalid

Todd Jones - Driving while intoxicated

Gator Pyzdrowski - Driving while intoxicated

Travis Woods - Driving while intoxicated

Dennise Peters - Public intoxication-Minor

Deven Desselle - Driving under influence (Minor)

Ariel Hunter - No seat belt - passenger

Cesar Tovar - Unserve bond condition hold

Tori Bachus - Minor in possession of alcohol

Patrick Thomas - Driving while intoxicated

Christopher Bluestone - No seat belt - passenger

Tyler McClendon - Out of county warrant (Bell County)

Delano Hawthorne - Public intoxication

Mathew Hinson - Minor in possession of alcohol

Joseph Gankler - Unlicensed carrying weapon

Cody Williams - Public intoxication

Curtis Davis - Unlicensed carrying weapon

Charles Allen - Driving while intoxicated (2nd offense)

Colby Hutton - Public intoxication

Dakota Bomnskie - Driving while intoxicated

Brian McMullen - Public intoxication

Matthew Bickham - Burglary of vehicle

Melanie Price - No seat belt - passenger

Lisa Nino - No seat belt - passenger

Hayden Parker - Public intoxication

Geni Devens - No seat belt - passenger

Justin Packard - Driving while license invalid

Dalton Hall - Minor consuming alcoholic beverage

Davin Beers - Driving while intoxicated

Justin Inman - Driving while intoxicated (2nd offense)

Colby Love - Minor in possession of alcohol

Raine Hippler - No seat belt - passenger

William Knowles - Public intoxication

Matthew Bumpas - Driving while intoxicated

Robert Sherrouse - Public intoxication

Scott Holcomb - Public intoxication

Austin Jones - Public intoxication

Glenn Tarlton - Unsafe speed

Justin Ashley - No seat belt - passenger

Kaylee Henderson - No seat belt - passenger

Alainn Espino - Public intoxication

Michael Dodge - Resisting arrest

Jett Hurl - Minor consuming alcoholic beverage

David Duteau - Public intoxication

Madeline Parker - Public intoxication

Oscar Espino - Public intoxication

Juan Rubio - Driving while intoxicated

Arrested May 19, 2019

Dalton Peveto - Public intoxication

Bobby Gardner - Public intoxication

Kaitlynn McIntyre - Minor in possession of alcohol

Kathryn Williams - Minor in possession of alcohol

Allysa Nguyen - Minor consuming alcoholic beverage

Lindsey Shairader - Criminal tresspass

Krystal Nicholas - No seat belt - passenger

Jaqueline Guijosa - Criminal trespass

Deborah Hereaud - Public intoxication

Keala Ho - No seat belt - passenger

James Riddick - Public intoxication

Sumer Johns - No seat belt - passenger

Alfredo Velasquez - Driving while intoxicated

Mark Campbell - No seat belt - passenger

Zachary Palacio - Public intoxication

Mann Hayes - Evading arrest detention

Eean Gore - Possession of marijuana less than 2 oz.

William Payne - Possession of CS PG 2 less than 1 gram

Cristian Saldana - No seat belt - passenger

Christian Lopez - No seat belt - passenger

Daegan Deleon - Public intoxication - minor

Tyler Moore - No seat belt - passenger

Mathew Conyers - Interfering with public duties

Berry Waters - Assault causes bodily injury

Jose Ramirez - Public intoxication

Charles Brown - Public intoxication

Hunter Jackson McKnight - Criminal tresspass

Marc Mendieta - Public intoxication

Jacob Quintero - Criminal tresspass

Jesse Duke - No drivers license

Tod Wilborn - Public intoxication

Jonathan Coleman - Public intoxication

Parker Goerner - Criminal tresspass

Ronald Beauxis - Driving while intoxicated

Darious Rubin - Interfering with public duties

Allissa Silver - Minor in possession of alcohol

Miguel Tellez - No drivers license

Joshua Almanza - Public intoxication