NEWS
Closed hospital goes up on foreclosure sale
By BARBARA GREEN
editor@bowienewsonline.com
On April 7 the former Central Hospital of Bowie will be sold on the courthouse steps in a substitute trustee’s sale after the owner defaulted on a $2.5 million bank note with CrossFirst Bank.
State emergency officials also are believed to have made a visit to the hospitals to scope it out for possible use during this emergency.
The notice of sale was recently posted on the foreclosures list of the county clerk’s office. The loan deed of trust was executed on Dec. 14, 2017 between Bowie Real Estate Holdings LP and the bank.
The purchase of the former Bowie Memorial Hospital took place on March 2016 and the hospital reopened on May 29, 2017 under the new name. Central Hospital of Bowie “temporarily closed” its doors Feb. 4 with a notice posted on the hospital doors.
The notice stated “We have decided to temporarily suspend operations effective today, February 4, 2020, so that we may have an opportunity to restructure our business.”
It appears the word temporary has flown out the window. The foreclosure notice specifically states the property is being sold “as is, where is” and “with all faults.” It also outlines the specific legal descriptions. The sale will be at 10 a.m. on April 7 on the east steps of the courthouse.
Read the full story in the mid-week Bowie News.
Be alert, recent uptick in phone scams. Scammers are contacting people and falsely claiming to be law enforcement officers, alleging the individuals they contact face immediate arrest unless they provide payment in some form (i.e. gift cards, cash transfers, etc.).
Key Points:
* The Montague County Sheriff’s Office never solicits payments over the phone to resolve legal issues. Any communication requesting such payment is fraudulent.
* Scam Tactics: Scammers often use convincing language and may even impersonate real Deputies/ Officer’s or use spoofed phone numbers to appear legitimate.
* Protect Yourself: If you receive a call from someone claiming to be a Deputy or representative of law enforcement demanding payment, do not comply. Instead, hang up immediately and contact the Montague County Sheriff’s Office directly to verify the call’s authenticity.
* Vigilance is Key: Stay vigilant and cautious when answering unsolicited phone calls. Never provide personal or financial information to unknown callers. Discuss this warning with family members, especially seniors, who may be more vulnerable to these scams.
The Montague County Sheriff’s Office is committed to protecting our community from fraud and scams. By staying informed and exercising caution, we can collectively combat these deceptive practices and prevent financial loss.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Bowie Police Department
Bowie Police also reported a possible warrant phone scam and posted this message on its Facebook page earlier in the week.
An individual contacted the Bowie Police Department and advised that he had received a phone call from one of our officers. The conversation stated that a warrant was obtained for his arrest and he needed to turn himself into the Montague County Sheriff’s office. This department has not been calling individuals and advising them of warrants. If you receive a call, contact us at 940-872-2251 to confirm if the call is legitimate.
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