CRIME & SAFETY
Argument over infidelity leads to crash
A 39-year-old Odessa woman was arrested Monday night after she admitted to hitting her husband’s vehicle head-on with hers during an argument over infidelity. According to an Odessa Police Department report, dispatchers received a call around 6:20 p.m. Monday about a woman in a Toyota Highlander actively hitting multiple cars in a parking lot in the 4600 block of North Dixie Boulevard.
OPD searching for missing man
Man’s wife issues plea for his safe return ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- The Odessa Police Department is asking for help from the community to locate a missing man. 44-year-old Christopher Simpson was last seen in the 2500 block of S Highway 385 wearing a blue long-sleeve shirt and brown shorts. Family members said Christopher has been […]
Head-on collision in Odessa causes one driver to be stuck in car
ODESSA, Texas — A head-on collision in Odessa Tuesday caused one driver in a silver car to be stuck and have to extricated from the car by Odessa Fire Rescue, according to the City of Odessa. The crash happened around 6:30 p.m. at Oakwood Dr. and Driver Ave. After...
Traffic stop leads to fentanyl bust
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- An Odessa man was arrested last week after investigators said he allegedly admitted to selling fentanyl in Odessa. Willie McCray, Jr., 28, has been charged with Manufacture and Delivery of a Controlled Substance, as well as several traffic related offenses. According to an Odessa Police Department report, around 8:20 a.m. on April […]
No injuries reported in Odessa fire
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- No injuries were reported in a Monday afternoon fire that left a home and multiple vehicles damaged. According to OFR, on April 22, crews responded to the scene in the 1800 block of S Loving Trail and found a mobile home, an RV, several vehicles, and items surrounding the home on fire. […]
MPD: Suspect surrenders after barricading themselves
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) -Midland Police say a suspect has now surrendered after barricading themselves during a family violence call. At this time these are all the details available. We will continue to update this story as more details emerge.
Odessan facing drug charges, again
An Odessa woman was arrested on two first-degree felony drug offenses Wednesday following a tip she was a drug dealer. According to an Odessa Police Department report, the Odessa/Midland Police Department Task Force heard Dionne Ward, 49, was selling methamphetamine, crack cocaine and synthetic marijuana and fentanyl-laced pills from her home in the 800 block of Drury Lane.
One wounded, one arrested after Midland apartment shooting
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – A Midlander was sent to the hospital Thursday afternoon after sustaining a gunshot wound during a robbery attempt of a juvenile. According to a release from MPD, at about 4:55pm on Thursday, April 25, officers responded to a gunshot victim at the Compass Point Apartments, located in the 1500 block of […]
Police Memorial Service to be held on May 9 in Odessa
ODESSA, Texas — On Thursday, May 9, at 10 a.m., the Odessa Police Department and Midland Police Department will hold a memorial service at Sunset Funeral Home to honor all fallen officers across Texas, including officers in Odessa, Midland and Lubbock. The week of May 12 has been designated...
Technology leads to burglary arrest
A good eye for cars and technology led to the arrest Tuesday of a 22-year-old Odessa man on a burglary charge. According to the Odessa Police Department, a French Avenue resident provided officers video surveillance from directly behind her house showing a dark colored hatchback or small SUV being parked directly behind her house around 7:45 a.m. April 18 and the driver walking toward her residence. Moments later, the camera captured the same man running back to his car carrying multiple items.
GUILTY: Cordarius’s mother takes a plea deal admitting guilt in Exploitation of a Disabled Individual case
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - 47-year-old Charlotte Latasha Pegues has plead guilty after being arrested in August 2023, for the Exploitation of a Disabled Individual, that’s according to Midland County District Attorney, Laura Nodolf. The mother of Cordarius took a plea deal, which will involve a period of probation. Pegues...
Midland Crime Stoppers are looking for a woman who allegedly stole $11,000 worth of merchandise from an ULTA on March 16
MIDLAND, Texas — Midland Crime Stoppers needs the public's help in finding a suspect who allegedly stole $11,000 worth of merchandise in a large bag at the ULTA located at 4511 N. Midkiff Rd. on March 16. At the time of alleged crime, the suspect was wearing a black...
Man in Odessa arrested after side-swiping motorcycle then firing multiple shots at motorcycle occupants
ODESSA, Texas — A man identified as Larry Polanco was arrested Saturday night for side-swiping a motorcycle and then later firing multiple shots at the driver of the motorcycle, according to the Odessa Police Department. According to an arrest affidavit, the victims in the alleged crime, the driver of...
OPD Academy recruits direct traffic as part of extensive training
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – You may have seen the Odessa Police Academy recruits directing traffic Thursday morning at the intersection of Third and Grant. The Odessa Police Department said every single one of their officers has to go through this type of training and learn about firearms, firearm safety, as well as multiple other police-related topics. […]
Uniting against victim blaming: Denim Day and Crisis Center of WTX 5th Anniversary
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - In 5 years of service to the community, the Crisis Center of West Texas has helped almost 1,500 survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Apart from celebrating their anniversary, members stood in unity for Denim Day, an annual campaign that promotes standing together against victim blaming.
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