NEWS
Suspected human smugglers jailed
A recent traffic stop by a Montague County Sheriff deputy led to the arrest of two people accused of smuggling persons into the country, possibly some of the eight people found in the vehicle.
Around 7:30 p.m. on June 8 Deputy Chase Pelton observed a 2003 Toyota Sequoia driving on U.S. 287 with no license plate on the front or rear of the vehicle. In a release Sheriff Marshall Thomas said Pelton attempted to make a stop by turning on his emergency lights on U.S. Highway 287 south north of the Farm-to-Market Road 174 exit ramp. The vehicle failed to stop or yield even after Pelton turned on his siren, when the vehicle attempted to evade the officer.
When officers finally were able to stop the SUV, two men were arrested and six people detained as law enforcement believes they were being smuggled into the country.
Read the full story in the mid-week Bowie News.
This hay hauler had some trouble as the made the curve on Mason Street near Orchard Friday afternoon as multiple round bales fell off. Someone was back on the scene quickly to get the hay out of the street and away from its edge. (Photo by Barbara Green)
After a handful of days with rain chances, this upcoming work week will be dry and hot. Afternoon temperatures will rise back into the 90s and 100s, with heat indices between 100-110 by midweek. (U.S. National Weather Service)
By BARBARA GREEN
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Judges have been named for the two cases involving 97th District Attorney Casey Hall, including the indictment for theft and a petition for removal as DA.
On July 11, Judge David L. Evans, presiding judge for the Eighth Administration Region of Texas, assigned E. Lee Gabriel to handle the indictment case against Hall. The judge then named Bruce McFarling for the removal petition case.
The two-term DA Hall was indicted by the Montague County Grand Jury July 15 on a charge of theft of property $2,500 to $30,000, a state jail felony. The allegations stem from reported misappropriation of state grant funds.
Read the full story in the mid-week Bowie News.
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