10 years ago

By Loren Brand

The Carson County Sheriff’s Office and the State Fire Marshal’s Office are investigating the apparent homicide of Nancy Carol Montague, 63, of Fritch on May 11, 2014. Although the investigation has been ongoing, the remains were only identified by DNA comparison last week. The home at 504 Barraq Road in Fritch burned to the ground despite attempts to extinguish the fire. Members of Mrs. Montague’s family have been notified about the identification.

Congratulations to the Groom Tigers! We want to help Groom residents celebrate by increasing our patrols in Groom while the community supports the Tigers to their next victory. We encourage residents to lock your cars and your homes when away and ask those “minding the fort” to immediately notify us of any suspicious vehicles or persons. Thieves have no integrity nor do they have a sense of community. They celebrate by taking advantage of others. Don’t give them the opportunity.