Brewster County Sheriff: Early Monday morning, the Brewster County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call threatening the safety of the “Big Bend Hospital and all law enforcement.” The information was relayed to Big Bend Regional Medical Center, and appropriate safety measures were put in place, including multiple deputies securing the facility.
The caller was identified as Lawrence Foy, of Terlingua Ranch. Warrants were obtained for the arrest of Foy. Brewster County Deputies responded to his residence, where Foy briefly barricaded himself on the property, but was eventually safely taken into custody. No one was injured during the incident.
Foy was booked into the Brewster County Jail for terroristic threat (3rd Degree Felony) and silent or abusive calls to 911 service (class B misdemeanor).
David Flash (david.flash@gmail.com) is a marketing executive and digital media publisher for Big Bend Times, the media outlet with the largest audience in Texas's Transpecos region. With over ten years in sales and marketing, he excels in omnichannel marketing strategies that boost growth, revenue, and customer loyalty in various industries. Flash earned a Master of Science in Digital Audience Strategy from Arizona State University, a Bachelor of Arts in History with a Business Minor from The University of Texas at Austin, and a certificate in Sales Development Science from Texas Tech University. He holds certifications in email marketing, social media marketing, and Google Ads, showcasing his expertise in leveraging digital platforms for marketing success.
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