CRIME & SAFETY
Brandon Swinney’s son speaks out after suspect charged in Dad’s murder
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- “I just found out about this today, It broke my heart,” said the son of the late Brandon Swinney, Kai. This comes as Thursday’s press conference announced a murder suspect named in the shooting death of the 42-year-old Odessa father back in 2019. His loved ones, including his son Kai, showed up […]
Escaped inmate arrested near Odessa Regional Medical Center
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - According to the Ector County Sheriff’s Department, an inmate escaped from custody at the Ector County Courthouse, Thursday afternoon. ECSO says while a deputy was attempting to handcuff the inmate, he escaped. The suspect evaded police in Downtown Odessa but was arrested near Odessa Regional...
Scams on the rise across the Permian Basin and Texas
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - According to the FBI, scammers stole more than $3.4 billion from Americans last year. In 2023, Texas residents reported $9 million in losses to scams throughout the year to the Better Business Bureau scam tracker, a six to seven million dollar increase in total losses as compared to the previous five years.
Odessa Police Department sergeant with over 34 years of law enforcement experience retires
ODESSA, Texas — Sergeant Scottie Smith, who has worked for the Odessa Police Department for over 28 years, announced his retirement, according to a media release from OPD on Tuesday. Sergeant Smith had over 34 years of law enforcement experience. OPD says he worked in Patrol, Criminal Investigations, Training...
LIVE! Daily News | Exclusive Details about the Mertzon Shooting
Today on LIVE! Daily News, we exclusively obtained previously unknown information about the Odessa murderer who was shot and killed in Mertzon. A child predator took a plea deal, and 14 dogs face euthanasia.
ECISD lieutenant nets recognition for Odessa Under 40
Ector County ISD police Lt. Terry Upchurch has been selected as one of Odessa Young Professionals’ Odessa Under 40 — something that came as a surprise to him. Upchurch wasn’t familiar with YPO, but he’s found that it appeals to him. “I think showing credit where...
Bustin' for Badges is currently ongoing through Friday, May 3; there is still time to register!
NewsWest 9 is currently out at the 11th Annual Bustin' for Badges clay shoot fundraiser!. Bustin for Badges will help benefit the Odessa Police Department, Midland Police Department, Ector County Sheriff's Office and Midland County Sheriff's Office. The money will go towards much needed equipment for the four law enforcement...
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