10/09/2026
—MEDIA RELEASE— Aggravated Assault
On Thursday, October 8th, 2026 at approximately 5:29pm, officials with the Kermit Police Department and Winkler County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 500 Block of West Campbell, Kermit, in reference to a 46 year old female reporting she just escaped from a residence after being held against her will. Upon investigation it was determined the victim was held inside a residence located in the 200 Block of Bert Street, Kermit, and the suspect was identified as Christopher Bowden - 45 YOA - Kermit. The victim reported Mr. Bowden used physical violence against her any time she attempted to leave. The victim further reported Mr. Bowden attempted to strike her with his vehicle, a black Chevrolet Silverado. The victim displayed physical injuries consistent with her statement. Subsequently, Kermit Police Department obtained two felony arrest warrants, authorized by a District Judge, for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon (F1) and Unlawful Restraint: Expose to Serious Bodily Injury (F3). Utilizing Flock LPR cameras, the Winkler County Sheriff’s Office observed the suspect vehicle in Ward County and notified Ward County Sheriff’s Office. Shortly after, deputies with the Ward County Sheriff’s Office located the vehicle and initiated a high risk traffic stop resulting in Mr. Bowden being apprehended and taken into custody without incident. Mr. Bowden is currently being held at the Ward County Detention Center awaiting bond or extradition to Winkler County.
