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DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS(110621-PAUL GARZA FORMER CEO ODESSA HISPANIC CHAMBER ARRESTED

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Odessa, Texas/November 5, 2021-Paul Garza former CEO of the Odessa Hispanic Chamber of Commerce was arrested earlier this afternoon without incident.

According to the affidavit, Garza was charged with unauthorized transaction for the Odessa Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Transactions were made over a period of 6 months for an estimated total of approximately 52 thousand dollars. Theft of Property, 2nd Degree Felony.

Paul Garza was booked at the Ector County Law Enforcement Center.

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DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS(110321)OPD UNVEILS THE NEW ODESSA POLICE TRAINING CENTER

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Odessa, Texas/November 3, 2021-The Odessa Police Department unveiled the new Odessa Police Training Facility located directly behind the police station. This newly repurposed facility was the original Odessa Central Fire Station.

(Police Chief Michael Gereke, Odessa Police Department-Odessa, Texas)

The conversion from the old central fire station to the new Odessa Police Department Training center took approximately 8 to 9 years to complete. Early on, a segment of the building was constructed as a multiple OPD specialty vehicles storage facility.

(Police Chief Michael Gereke, Odessa Police Department-Odessa, Texas)

The Odessa Police Department Training Center has offices, various classrooms for continuous training and the VirTra, a virtual reality training simulator for veteran police officers and recruits attending the Odessa Police Academy.

(Lieutenant Caleb Lacey, Odessa Police Department-Odessa, Texas)

TAG: The Odessa Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony, prior to a tour of the center. The Odessa Police Department Training Center will be available to law enforcement agencies from surrounding counties and municipalities for high end police training.

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.

 

DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS(110121A)-OPD INVESTIGATING HOMICIDE 2 SUSPECTS ARRESTED-UPDATE

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Odessa, Texas/November 1, 2021-Two suspects have been arrested and charged with murder in connection with the shooting that occurred on Sunday morning, October 31st, at approximately 1:32 am.

Officers with the Odessa Police Department responded to a shots fired call in the parking lot of 4555 East University Blvd. The investigation revealed that the victim, 53-year-old Jesse Sanchez was a patron at the Agave Bar. Sanchez had exited the bar and walked to his vehicle when multiple shots were fired at him.

Jesse Sanchez was transported to Medical Center Hospital where he pronounced deceased.

The suspects then exited the parking lot and was pursued by Odessa Police with the assistance of the Ector County Sheriff’s Office. The pursuit ended in the area of West Cananero Court. The suspects were taken into custody after a brief foot pursuit.

The two suspects Martin Monge Hernandez, 19-years-of-age was charged with Murder, Felony, 1st Degree and Evading Arrest or Detention with a Vehicle, Felony, 3rd Degree.

Cristian Escarcega, 24-years-of-age was charged with Murder, Felony 1st Degree, and Evading Arrest or Detention, Class A misdemeanor.

The investigation Continues.

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DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS(110121)-MCSO 2ND ANNUAL HALLOWEEN DRIVE-IN MOVIE BASH 2021

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Midland, Texas/November 1, 2021-The Midland County Sheriff’s Office held its 2nd annual Halloween Drive-In Movie Bash Saturday, October 30th. Over 2 thousand people came out to the Big Sky Drive-In for double feature movies on three screen.

(Sheriff David Criner, Midland County Sheriff’s Office)

This fun family event is a way for the Midland County Sheriff’s Office to give back to the community.

(Sheriff David Criner, Midland County Sheriff’s Office)

Families enjoyed the Halloween Drive-In Movie Bash, in a safe environment.

(Brenda Garcia, Midland Resident)

Vitalant Blood Mobile held a blood drive at the movie bash at screen three. The Midland County Mobile Library provided kids with books and goody bags.

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DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS(103121A)-OPD INVESTIGATING HOMICIDE/JBS PARKWAY & E UNIVERSITY

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Odessa, Texas/October 31, 2021-A homicide occurred in the early morning hours of Sunday, October 31, 2021 in the area JBS Parkway and East University.

Two suspects involved in the homicide evaded police in a vehicle and were finally stopped and detained at 3rd and Moss in west Odessa.

The investigation is ongoing.

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DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS(103121)-DIA DE LOS MUERTOS PARADE AND FESTIVITIES 2021

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Odessa, Texas/October 31, 2021-The City of Odessa celebrated Dia De Los Muertos with a parade. Families and visitors lined the east and west side of Grant Street to view the colorful floats, Dance routines, low riders, motorcycles and other decorated vehicles. Various activities were also held at the Noel Heritage Plaza hosted by Jesse Porras Productions, Hispanic Heritage of Odessa, and the Downtown Odessa organization.

(Jesse Porras, Parade Organizer)

Dia De Los Muertos is celebrated throughout Mexico and all of Latin America. This event is a celebration of life of a departed loved one and is not associated with any Halloween activities.

(Susana Melchor, Odessa Resident)

(Jesse Porras, Parade Organizer)

The celebration of Dia De Los Muertos begins October 31st and ends November 2nd.

For DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS, Danny Barrera.