Bowie County 105 Arrests in Texarkana Last Week
Key Questions
How many arrests occurred in Bowie County last week?
There were 105 arrests in Texarkana and surrounding areas, with 36 made by the Bowie County Sheriff's Office. Arrests included warrants, probation violations, family violence assaults, thefts, and drug-related incidents in Texarkana, Maud, and DeKalb.
What new measures are in place to combat opioid overdoses in the Texarkana area?
New Narcan vending machines have been set up in New Boston and Texarkana to prevent overdose deaths. Narcan, a brand of naloxone nasal spray, is available to reverse opioid overdoses amid rising trends.
What safety advice is given regarding recent crime trends in Bowie County?
Residents are urged to lock vehicles and maintain vigilance due to risks from domestic violence, thefts, and drugs. This follows 105 arrests last week, including family violence assaults on April 6. Broader concerns include rising violent juvenile crime debated by Texas lawmakers.
105 arrests last week (36 by BCSO) including warrants, probation violations, family violence assaults (4/6), thefts, drugs in Texarkana/Maud/DeKalb. New Narcan machines in New Boston/Texarkana combat opioid ODs amid trends; reinforces domestic/crime risks—lock vehicles, vigilance. Statewide juvenile crime debates echo local family violence/youth trends.