NEWS
10 jailed in drug warrant roundup, 2 more sought
By BARBARA GREEN
editor@bowienewsonline.com
A total of 10 people have been arrested in Bowie during the last two weeks stemming from an extensive drug investigation that has been ongoing since February.
Two additional suspects are wanted on outstanding warrants connected with this investigation. Sgt. Bob Blackburn of the Bowie Police Department explained the investigation in illegal drug distribution related to these cases began in February and came to a head in May leading to a series of search warrants executed for suspects.
“Every single one of these cases were tied together in some shape or fashion and were connected amongst each other,” said Blackburn.
Blackburn said the police department conducts this warrant roundup at different intervals when evidence and investigations warrant.
“This many calms things down and we see an immediate impact on property crimes and disturbances. Methamphetamine is directly tied to both of those types of crime, as well as many Child Protective Services interactions. When we have proactive enforcement on meth we see a direct impact,” he explained.
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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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