NEWS
11 pounds of marijuana valued at about $55,000
Montague County law officers took part in a high-speed vehicle pursuit this week that resulted in the seizure of 11 pounds of marijuana and the arrest of one man.
On Monday morning, Department of Public Safety Trooper Brandon Neff initiated a traffic stop along the southbound side of U.S. Highway 287 at milepost 384. Dan Buesing, public information officer, said Neff was pulling the driver over for no registration.
The driver came to a stop on the shoulder. As the trooper exited his vehicle, the driver sped away. Trooper Neff gave pursuit at speeds in excess of 100 mph along U.S. 287. When the chase was finally over and Jason Halpenny, Aurora, CO was arrested. A duffel bag the threw out of his car also was recovered with 11 pounds of marijuana inside. Read the full story in the weekend News.
The jury was seated on Monday and the opening day of testimony Tuesday only lasted four hours, before the panel went into deliberations about 2 p.m.
Two hours later the jury returned a guilty verdict on both charges. Wednesday morning the jury was set to begin discussion on Hall’s punishment at 8:30 a.m. with both sides offering evidence and testimony. Hall faces up to 10 years in prison.
The trial was moved to Denton County on a change of venue requested by Hall in March. After 16th District Judge Sherry Shipman read the verdict, it was reported Hall hung her head in disappointment and was later seen crying and emotional as she left the courtroom.
Members of the Bowie City Council will meet in regular session at 6 p.m. on May 13 in council chambers.
The meeting opens with a proclamation for Emergency Medical Services Week.
City Manager Bert Cunningham will report on recent rainfall problems, Smythe Street sidewalk project and the substation work.
There is only one item of new business an ordinance related to speed limits on specific streets. Public comments and approval of minutes wrap up the agenda.
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