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Monahans Police Department phone lines currently down
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Katelyn Carlock , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· July 14, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway In case of an emergency, people are advised to dial 911.
Technical difficulties are affecting the Monahans Police Department's phone lines. Residents are being informed of the issue through a post on the department's Facebook page. In case of an emergency, people are advised to dial 911.
For situations that are not emergencies but still require police assistance, an alternative number is available. Further information can be found through the Monahans police post on Facebook, which provides details on how to contact the police during this time. The alternative contact number for non-emergency situations is 432-438-8201.
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Category: safety Published: July 14, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Technical difficulties are affecting the Monahans Police Department's phone lines. Residents are being informed of the issue through a post on the department's Facebook page. In case of an emergency…
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