Author: Danny Barrera

Odessa, Texas/March 19, 2021-On March 17, 2021, an unknown male subject stole a vehicle in the 4200 block of North Dixie and later committed a hit and run with it in the area of 31st and Roger. Anyone who recognizes the suspect shown in the surveillance photo contact Hit & Run Investigator T. Yelley at 432-335-5759 or Odessa Crime Stoppers at 432-333-TIPS and reference Case #21-0004243.

Original Summary:  OPD is investigating a motorcycle crash that occurred on the North Service Road of Highway 191 (east of Faudree). The driver of a white truck struck a motorcycle and fled the scene without meeting necessary legal requirements. The victim was transported to the hospital with serious bodily injury. Anyone who recognizes the white truck shown contact OPD at 432-333-3641.

Update:  Odessa Police has located the driver of the white truck and has determined not to be a suspect. Anyone who witnessed this incident or anyone with information in reference to this incident contact Hit and Run Investigator T. Yelley at 432-335-5759. The investigation continues

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ODESSA, TEXAS/MARCH 19, 2021-THE ODESSA ROTARY CLUB ALONG WITH APOLLO PERFORATORS, INC. HOSTED LUNCH AT THE ODESSA CENTRAL FIRE STATION AND ADMINISTRATION BUILDING. THE FEED WAS TO THANK THE VOLUNTEERS, FIRST RESPONDERS AND MEDICAL PERSONNEL THAT HELPED WITH THE COVID-19 MASS VACCINATIONS AT RATLIFF STADIUM.

(JEFF WOLTZ, ODESSA ROTARY CLUB, PRESIDENT)

VOLUNTEERS AND FIRST RESPONDERS WERE AT RATLIFF STADIUM DURING THE COLD RAINEY AND SOMETIMES SNOWY WEATHER TO VACCINATE THOSE THAT WERE WANTING THE COVID-19 VACCINE.

(ODESSA FIRE CHIEF JOHN ALVAREZ, CITY OF ODESSA FIRE DEPARTMENT)

CHIEF ALVAREZ SAID HE IS GRATEFUL TO THE ODESSA ROTARY CLUB FOR RECOGNIZING THE VOLUNTEERS WHO DONATED THEIR TIME TO HELP MEDICAL STAFF FROM MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITAL, ODESSA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER AND ALL FIRST RESPONDERS WITH THE COVID-19 VACCINATIONS.

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ODESSA, TEXAS/MARCH 10, 2021-THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF ODESSA WILL BEGIN PHASE 1 OF IMPROVEMENTS TO FLOYD GWIN PARK ON MARCH 22^ND. THE MASTER PLAN FOR THE MUCH NEEDED IMPROVEMENTS TO WEST COUNTY PARK BEGAN 5 YEARS AGO.

(STEVE PATTON, PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT-CITY OF ODESSA, TEXAS)

THE 8.4 MILLION DOLLAR PROJECT WILL ALLOW FOR NEW PARKING LOTS WITH LIGHTING. A WALKING TRAIL, ELECTRICAL IMPROVEMENTS, AN UNDERGROUND IRRIGATION SYSTEM.

(STEVE PATTON, PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT-CITY OF ODESSA, TEXAS)

FLOYD GWIN PARK HAS A LONG HISTORY: IT WAS ODESSA’S FIRST AIRPORT. THE AUDITORIUM WAS THE ORIGINAL COLISEUM. CITY OF ODESSA MAYOR JAVIER JOVEN, COUNCIL MEMBER DISTRICT 5 MARI WILLIS AND OTHER REPRESENTATIVES PARTICIPATED IN THE GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY AT FLOYD GWIN PARK.

(MAYOR JAVIER JOVEN, CITY OF ODESSA, TEXAS)

(MARI WILLIS, ODESSA CITY COUNCIL MEMBER, DISTRICT 5)

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Odessa, Texas/March 17, 2021-On March 14, 2021, at approximately 2PM, the Odessa Police Department was made aware that one of the OPD officers, Polo Frescas, was involved in a Family Violence incident. The matter was investigated, and it was determined that probable cause existed for Polo Frescas’ arrest.  Frescas has been charged with Assault – Family Violence with serious bodily injury, a 2^nd degree felony, and was placed on administrative leave without pay as the investigation continued.  On March 16, 2021, Polo Frescas was placed under arrest for the outstanding warrant, and is currently being held at the Ector County Law Enforcement Center.  The Odessa Police Department maintains that all employees shall uphold the highest of moral standards and have a zero tolerance for family violence. 

Polo Frescas has been an employee of the Odessa Police Department for 7 years, and at the time of this incident he held the rank of Sergeant.

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MIDLAND, TEXAS/MARCH 16, 2021-THE CITY OF MIDLAND AND MIDLAND COUNTY OFFICIALS WERE INFORMED BY GOVERNOR ABBOTT’S OFFICE LATE SUNDAY EVENING THAT ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT CHILDREN WERE BEING TAKEN TO A FACILITY AT 1788 AND COUNTY ROAD 150 IN SOUTH MIDLAND COUNTY. GOVERNOR ABBOTT AND LOCAL OFFICALS ARE CONCERNED THAT FEDERAL AUTHORITES WERE NOT FORTHCOMING WITH INFORMATION OR ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS

(JOHN BYERS, CHIEF OF STAFF-CONGRESSMAN AUGUST PFLUGAL, 11^TH DISTRICT)

(TERRY JOHNSON, MIDLAND COUNTY JUDGE-MIDLAND, TEXAS)

CITY OF MIDLAND AND MIDLAND COUNTY GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THE FACILITY IS ONLY FOR MALE CHILDREN FROM THE AGES OF 13 THROUGH 17.

(MAYOR PATRICK PAYTON, CITY OF MIDLAND-MIDLAND, TEXAS)

UNACCOMPANIED MINORS ARE CROSSING IN FROM THE MEXICO-EL PASO BORDER. CONGRESSMAN AUGUST PFLUGAR OF THE TEXAS, 11^TH DISTRICT WANTS PRESIDENT BIDEN CALL THIS A BORDER CRISIS.

(CONGRESSMAN AUGUST PFLUGER, TEXAS, 11^TH DISTRICT)

MOST OF THE UNACCOMPANIED MINORS WILL REQUIRE SOME TYPE OF MEDICAL TREATMENT WHEN THEY ARE PROCESSED IN TO THE FACILITY AT SOUTH 1788 AND COUNTY ROAD 150. LOCAL ELECTED OFFICIALS WERE INFORMED THAT THERE ARE CHILDREN THAT ARE BEING BUSSED INTO THE FACILITY THAT HAVE COVID-19.

(CONGRESSMAN AUGUST PFLUGER, TEXAS, 11^TH DISTRICT)

SOMETIME BETWEEN 2013 AND 2014 THE EMPTY AND SEMI-ABANDONED WEST TEXAS STATE SCHOOL IN PYOTE WAS BEING CONSIDERED AS A PROCESSING AND HOUSING CENTER FOR UNDOCUMENTED IMMIGRANTS. THIS FACILITY COULD BE USED TO HOUSE THE UNCOMPANIED MINORS, BUT DUE TO LACK OF COORDINATION BETWEEN FEDERAL OFFICIALS THIS HAS NOT BEEN CONSIDERED.

(CONGRESSMAN AUGUST PFLUGER, TEXAS, 11^TH DISTRICT)

IT IS UNKNOWN HOW LONG THE DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES WILL BE USING THIS FACILITY. CONGRESSMAN AUGUST PFLUGAR AND MIDLAND ELECTED OFFICIALS ARE HOPING THIS WILL NOT BE A TREND OF BEING BLINDSIDED BY U.S. GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS.

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Odessa, Texas/March 15, 2021-On March 8, 2021 at approximately 1:32 pm, a burglary occurred in the 2400 block of Van Street. Investigation revealed that an unknown male subject burglarized a shop and stole over $300 worth of tools. Anyone who recognizes the suspect shown in the surveillance photos contact Detective J. Santana at 432-335-4964 or Odessa Crime Stoppers at 432-333-TIPS and reference Case #21-0003689.

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