Jail phone scam targets area residents
By BRENDA SOMMER news1@leader-news.com
      A scam by Harris County jailbirds could leave unwary residents with sky-high phone bills. "We have had lots of people calling about it," said El Campo Police Officer Cindy Howell. "The people say they are calling from the Harris County Jail.
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Police Blotter
      City Arrests Alcohol, drugs Robert Garcia, 40, of 811 West Loop was arrested at 2:24 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 6 on charges of driving while intoxicated, expired driver's license and no insurance after using the wrong turn signal. He was released the same day on $3,500 bond.
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One Injured
      An El Campo rescuer uses his leg to brace while trying to pull the door free that entrapped the female driver of this Pontiac Torrent. She was flown to a Houston hospital by Life Flight helicopter after being pinned in her SUV during an accident Tuesday around noon on the West Loop.
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COURT REPORTS
      Alleged treats and violence are among the reasons several Wharton County residents will be facing felony trial soon. A grand jury indictment is not an indication of guilt, but rather a citizen judgment allowing a prosecutor to proceed with felony charges.
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COURT REPORTS
      Alleged drunken driving, burglary and an allegation of dousing a computer with bleach are among the reasons several Wharton County residents will be facing felony trial soon. A grand jury indictment is not an indication of guilt, but rather a citizen judgment allowing a prosecutor to proceed with...
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