NEWS
Power crews work through the night to restore power
TNMP crews worked late into the night last Friday trying to restore power to northeastern parts of Montague County. (TNMP photo)
More than 3,200 homes and businesses in the Nocona, Saint Jo, Montague and Ringgold areas were without power late Friday evening and during the early morning hours Saturday due to an apparent lightning strike on transmission equipment.
Eric Paul, spokesperson for Texas New Mexico Power, said the damaged equipment was in a remote area, which was difficult to locate and access, particularly in the dark – a factor that also increases safety considerations for crew members.
The damage included a span of transmission lines going to the ground. TNMP crews used a bulldozer to tow a bucket truck to the site to assist with repairs.
Power initially went out just after 10 p.m. on Aug. 12. TNMP restored power to about 600 homes and businesses in Saint Jo around 12:30 a.m. by routing power from another direction.
Paul said it was necessary to complete repairs on the damaged transmission equipment; however, to restore the remaining customers. That was completed by 5:45 a.m. on Aug. 14.
A few scattered outages affected smaller numbers of customers, and were worked, after the transmission line was back in service.
TNMP appreciates customers’ understanding and patience during the lengthy outage, added Paul.
Be alert, recent uptick in phone scams. Scammers are contacting people and falsely claiming to be law enforcement officers, alleging the individuals they contact face immediate arrest unless they provide payment in some form (i.e. gift cards, cash transfers, etc.).
Key Points:
* The Montague County Sheriff’s Office never solicits payments over the phone to resolve legal issues. Any communication requesting such payment is fraudulent.
* Scam Tactics: Scammers often use convincing language and may even impersonate real Deputies/ Officer’s or use spoofed phone numbers to appear legitimate.
* Protect Yourself: If you receive a call from someone claiming to be a Deputy or representative of law enforcement demanding payment, do not comply. Instead, hang up immediately and contact the Montague County Sheriff’s Office directly to verify the call’s authenticity.
* Vigilance is Key: Stay vigilant and cautious when answering unsolicited phone calls. Never provide personal or financial information to unknown callers. Discuss this warning with family members, especially seniors, who may be more vulnerable to these scams.
The Montague County Sheriff’s Office is committed to protecting our community from fraud and scams. By staying informed and exercising caution, we can collectively combat these deceptive practices and prevent financial loss.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Bowie Police Department
Bowie Police also reported a possible warrant phone scam and posted this message on its Facebook page earlier in the week.
An individual contacted the Bowie Police Department and advised that he had received a phone call from one of our officers. The conversation stated that a warrant was obtained for his arrest and he needed to turn himself into the Montague County Sheriff’s office. This department has not been calling individuals and advising them of warrants. If you receive a call, contact us at 940-872-2251 to confirm if the call is legitimate.
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