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Looney given guilty verdict by jury on meth charge

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On Wednesday afternoon a Montague County Grand Jury found James Bruce Looney guilty of possession of methamphetamine with intent to deliver.
The jury deliberated about 20 minutes before returning the verdict on the 64-year-old Nocona man. Looney was arrested after a traffic stop on Feb. 4, 2023 by Montague Sheriff’s Deputy Daniel Carter.
During an inventory of the vehicle officers found about 160 grams of methamphetamine, along with packaging materials and a firearm.
Casey Hall, 97th District Attorney and lead prosecutor on this case said, “I am extremely proud of the efforts of the deputies who worked so hard on this case. Because of their efforts, 160 grams of meth as taken off of the streets.”
Looney faces up to life in prison for committing this crime. He was set for sentencing by District Judge Trish Byars on Friday, but she took it under advisement resetting it to 4:30 p.m. March 7.

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Montague County Grand Jury issues November indicted cases

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The following indictments were filed with the 97th District Clerk following the November session of the Montague County Grand Jury.
There were a total of 13 indictments with one sealed awaiting the arrest of a suspect.
A grand jury indictment is not evidence of guilt. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

Read the full list of indictments in your mid-week Bowie News.

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New transformer arrives at Bowie substation

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The new transformer was placed on its pad when it arrived at the City of Bowie electrical substation last Friday. Installation of this 20 Mva transformer, which is larger than the two 1992 original 12.5 units, will begin this week and come on line early in the new year. (Courtesy photos)
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Holiday shopping guide can help you plan

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Ready, set, shop! Inside your mid-week Bowie News find the annual holiday shopping guide to help you plan all your Black Friday and other shopping opportunities.

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