NEWS
No injuries in three-vehicle crash Monday afternoon
Bowie emergency services responded to this multi-car accident about 2 p.m. at the intersection of Mill and Wise Monday. While no details were available from the police preliminary information indicates three vehicles were involved, but there were no injuries requiring medical attention. A traffic signal on the northeastern corner also was taken down in the crash. Watch your Bowie News for further details. (Photo by Barbara Green)
UPATED- March 31
Bowie Police report the accident occurred at 2:15 on March 27 at Mill and Wise. Officer Cody Stone investigated. Kimberly Gall, 41, Nocona, was driving a Hyundai west on Wise. A second vehicle, a Chevy pickup driven by Virgil Hutson, 73, Nocona, was west on Wise with a third vehicle, a Toyota Corolla driven by Frankie Pair J., 42, Bowie, also going west on Wise. Stone said Hutson turned north onto Mill on an unprotected green light. As Gall entered the intersection her vehicle made contact with the passenger side of Hutson’s vehicle causing it to spin 180 degrees into a parking lot of a business and then back onto Wise where it stuck the back passenger door of the third vehicle. Gall reported leg pain but refused treatment at the scene. No other injuries were reported. A crosswalk signal was knocked down as the truck spun into the lot.
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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