NEWS
Bowie Police issue alert for fake ‘cop calls’
Officials with the Bowie Police Department have reported a phone scam that involves the department and solicitation of money.
Police Chief Guy Green said Thursday a citizen reported receiving a phone call that came up with the Bowie Police phone number on the caller ID.
The caller says they have a warrant for the person’s arrest and referenced a lawsuit; afterwhich the caller said it could be cleared up with a payment on the phone in lieu of being arrested.
Chief Green said the department does not make a practice of calling people to tell them they have a warrant, and they also never ask for money or demand payment on fines.
These scam callers often make threats such as arrest to obtain personal information or money. Similar calls have come in about the local senior center.
“If you get a call like this, just hang up and don’t tell them anything,” said the chief. “Call the police at 872-2251 to verify any information they tell you.”
A BOIL WATER NOTICE remains in effect for City of Bowie, TX water customers along Highway 81 from Parker Road to Old Bowie Lake. Affected customers should use bottled or boiled water for drinking, cooking, or brushing teeth. Results of water testing should be available shortly after noon today. If the testing is good, the BOIL WATER NOTICE may be lifted shortly thereafter
A boil water order was implemented Monday afternoon for the area served at U.S. Highway 81 from Parker Drive to Old Bowie Lake as water line repairs were made. The order remains in place today. If you are affected by this order and need bottled water call 940-977-4941.
City of Bowie officials report Montague County, TX will be under an ELEVATED FIRE THREAT today. Please be careful. Hear Audio Alert:https://hrpow.us/H9U9gWU
A heat advisory also continues until 8 p.m. tonight. Remember to check on pets and older neighbors. Stay safe.
Photo of a previous grass fire, Bowie News file photo.
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