NEWS
Man jailed on traffic violation found with 13.1 grams of meth
Joe Don Latham
A traffic arrest turned into a drug arrest on Dec. 5 when a local man was found to be in possession of 13.1 grams of methamphetamine.
Sgt. Bob Blackburn made a traffic stop Tuesday on a vehicle driven by Joe Don Latham, 47, 3000 Fruitland Road. Blackburn said Latham was stopped for driving with a suspended license, arrested and transported to the police department.
During the process of being booked in, police discovered Latham had hidden five containers on his body plus a glass pipe.
Read the full story in the weekend News.
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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