NEWS
Sheriff’s office identifies chase suspect as Wise County resident
Clayton Harwell
Montague County law enforcement are searching for Clayton Harwell, who has been identified as a suspect who sped away from a traffic stop and later fled on foot eluding officers.
Sheriff Marshall Thomas said this case began shortly before 4 p.m. on Tuesday when a deputy attempted a traffic stop for speeding.
The driver didn’t stop and sped away at a high rate of speed running along dirt roads and highways south of Farm-to-Market 455, FM 1759 and Fruitland Road. The chase topped speeds of 100 mph and the deputy lost sight of the vehicle.
Texas Department of Public Safety Sgt. James Taylor said a trooper came into contact with the vehicle a short time later. A spike strip was laid down on the highway, and it damaged two of the suspect’s tires.
The vehicle came to stop on Pittman Hollow Road, with the driver jumping out and running into a field east of FM 1749 near FM 455.
Thomas said they continued the search for the suspect throughout the night, and eventually were able to determine what they believe to be his identity.
Harwell is a resident of Greenwood in Wise County. He is 32 years old, height of 5-foot-7-inches, weight of 205 pounds, while male with brown hair and green eyes.
Thomas said officers received a report he was spotted in Bowie about 1 a.m. Wednesday trying to get a ride back to Wise County.
“He may already be back in Wise County. We looked for him all night. He is wanted on some felony drug warrants,” said the sheriff.
Additional felony suspect
Christopher Dellenges
In an unrelated case sheriff’s office also is searching for Christopher Dellinges, 25, Bowie, who also is wanted on a felony warrant as of June 5. Officers in Bowie and in the county attempted to stop this suspect several times during the last two weeks, but he speed away and also ran from officers during attempts to arrest him.
He is described as 5-foot-8-inches tall, and 130 pounds with red/auburn hair.
Anyone with information may call the sheriff’s office at 894-2871. Thomas said persons should not attempt to detain either of these persons because they may be armed and dangerous.
By BARBARA GREEN
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A public hearing has been scheduled for 9:45 a.m. on May 28 for the Montague County Commissioner’s Court to present the updated subdivision regulations that have been in the works for several months.
That date was set during Monday’s court session, where a development officer also was named and a state-required notice was approved. The 89-page draft of the subdivision regulations are available on the county website co.montague.tx.us/page/montague.home.
It was August 2019 when the regulations were adopted by the commissioners after much debate among water well drillers, groundwater district staff and directors, realtors and land developers.
During those original discussions water issues lead the way as many counties especially around heavily populated urban areas are experiencing water shortages and possible contamination due to an inadequate number of houses and wells or even the use of a public water system in the rural areas.
Charley Lanier, who has been working as a grant officer for the county, was named to be the subdivision development officer. After a brief 10-minute executive session, the court named Lanier who they said would be the “initial contact” for all developers who will accept all paperwork and plats.
Read the full story in the mid-week Bowie News.
City of Bowie water and street crews repair a broken water line in the area of Walnut and Smythe last week, along with repairing a large pot hole in the same area. (Photo by Barbara Green)
Bowie Intermediate School students, staff and families enjoyed a “STAAR” Party on April 18 celebrating the hard work of all preparing for STAAR testing as well as other year’s successes. There were about 200 students and parents attending to enjoy the activities that included telescopes provided through the 3Rivers Foundation. It was a clear night perfect for star gazing, there also was an outdoor movie and other activities. (BIS courtesy photos)
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