NEWS
Bowie man arrested in Archer County arson/attempt to commit capital murder case
A 32-year-old Bowie man was arrested July 11 on an Archer County Grand Jury indictment for attempted capital murder and arson.
The indictment on Garrison Grant Burkett was issued on July 10. There are two charges for arson intended damage to habitation/place of worship and attempt to commit capital murder by terror threat/other felony (attempt to commit).
Burkett was first arrested on May 20 on a complaint of arson. Law enforcement reports he allegedly attempted to start a fire or cause an explosion at a home on Wilson Road in Archer County on May 4. Both charges stem from this incident.
The suspect posted a $250,000 bond and was released from jail for the arson complaint and the capital murder charge followed after law enforcement said the investigation showed someone was in the residence he attempted to set on fire.
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.
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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