NEWS
Sheriff’s deputy, K9 sniff out more than 400 lbs of marijuana in two stops
A pair of traffic stops by Montague County Sheriff’s Office K9 unit late last week resulted in more than 400 pounds of marijuana, a large amount of THC oil and wax, plus some $2,000 in cash being seized.
During an ironic twist, the drug busts were made on April 20, which is known across the country as a “national holiday” for the cannabis culture. There were gatherings across the country on April 20 in states where marijuana has been legalized, despite a federal law still in place that makes it illegal.
Sheriff’s Deputy Chase Pelton and K9 Ace handled the stops and ensuing arrests. The first incide nt occurred shortly before midnight on April 19 when the officers were patrolling U.S. 287 near Farm-to-Market 1125. The second stop came later in the day about 11 p.m. along U.S. 287 near Hopewell Cemetery Road.
Large amounts of marijuana, THC products both oil, wax and other miscellaneous items, plus growing paraphernlia were seized in both stops.
Read the full story in the mid-week News.
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The Bowie City Council will meet at 6 p.m. on May 12 in the council chambers.
The agenda opens with a proclamation for Emergency Medical Services Week.
In the city manager’s report, Bert Cunningham will discuss the Rock and Pillar Street project and the Texas Water Development Board grant application.
In new business, Brittany Barnes will be considered as an appointment to the Bowie Community Development Board.
A resolution requesting financial assistance from the TWDB authorizing the filing of an application for assistance will be reviewed.
The master parks plan also will be presented by staff from Public Management.
The consent agenda and public comments round out the meeting.
Members of the Montague County Commissioner’s Court will meet at 9 a.m. on May 11.
After the consent agenda and public comments, the court will discuss an interlocal agreement between precinct two and the Bowie Sports Association for the baseball complex.
Precinct three will ask for a line-time budget adjustment of $15,000 from operating expenses to part-time.
The court will open and consider accepting sealed bids for emulsified asphalt and prime oil, all on a 90-day contract.
The consent agenda of minutes, bills and reports also is slated.
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