Author: Danny Barrera

Odessa, Texas/February 22, 2021-On January 28, 2021 at approximately 6:30 pm, a theft occurred at the Boot Barn located at 5125 East 42nd Street. Investigation revealed that an unknown male subject took over $1,000 worth of property and fled the scene through the emergency exit door. Anyone who recognizes the suspect shown in the surveillance photo contact Detective J. Santana at 432-335-4964 or Odessa Crime Stoppers at 432-333-TIPS and reference Case #21-9000050.

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MIDLAND, TEXAS/FEBRUARY 21, 2021-On Sunday, February 21, 2021, at approximately 3:00 a.m., Midland Police Department Officers were dispatched to the 200 block of S. Lee Street in reference to shots fired and multiple gunshot victims.

Upon arrival, the investigation revealed that a physical altercation between unknown individuals began inside Club 25 and continued in the parking lot. As the physical altercation escalated, involving more individuals, multiple shots were fired.

A 16-year-old female was shot in the leg and was transported to the Midland Memorial Hospital ER by Midland Fire Department EMS. Two adult males who had also been shot arrived by personal vehicle at the Midland Memorial Hospital ER shortly after, for medical treatment. MPD Crimes Against Persons Detectives and the MPD Crime Scene Unit were notified and responded to the scene and to the Midland Memorial Hospital ER.

All three victims sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The actors involved are unknown and the investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information regarding this incident contact the Midland Police Department non-emergency line at 432-685-7108

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ODESSA, TEXAS/FEBRUARY 21,2021-ANNALISA VILLARREAL, A BUSINESS OWNER MOVED TO ODESSA IN APRIL OF 2018 AND PARTNERED WITH ECISD IN THE BOOK WORM PROGRAM. LATER, SHE BEGAN DONATING TIME FROM HER BUSY SCHEDULE TO READ STORY BOOKS TO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHILDREN.

(ANNALISA VILLARREAL, BUSINESS OWNER/INSURANCE AGENT-ODESSA, TEXAS)

ECISD PROVIDES A COMMUNITY LIBRARY LOCATED INFRONT OF SOME OF THE DISTRICT’S ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS. ANYONE WHO WISHES TO GRAB A BOOK TO READ CAN COME BY.

(ANNALISA VILLARREAL, BUSINESS OWNER/INSURANCE AGENT-ODESSA, TEXAS)

ALL TYPES OF BOOKS CAN BE DONATED LIKE: ENCYCLOPEDIAS, CHILDREN’S BOOKS, TEXTBOOKS, FINANCIAL BOOKS.

(ANNALISA VILLARREAL, BUSINESS OWNER/INSURANCE AGENT-ODESSA, TEXAS)

ANNALISA VILLARREAL’S INSURANCE COMPANY OFFERS AN OPPORTUNITY TO THE PUBLIC TO HELP WITH THE PROMOTION OF LITERACY AMONG CHILDREN AND ADULTS IN THE ODESSA COMMUNITY.

(ANNALISA VILLARREAL, BUSINESS OWNER/INSURANCE AGENT-ODESSA, TEXAS)

FOR BOOK DONATION INFORMATION GO TO EctorcountyISD.org. GO TO COMMUNITY THEN TO LITTLE FREE LIBRARY OR CALL THE DEVELOPMENT OFFICE AT 432-456-9012

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Odessa, Texas/February 20, 2021-On Thursday, February 18, 2021 at approximately 10:19 PM, Officers of the Odessa Police Department responded to a call for service involving a stolen vehicle. The owner of the stolen vehicle reported that he had seen his vehicle in the 300 block of Ellis. The owner reported that there was a sole occupant in the vehicle.

 Officers responded to the area at 10:25 PM and found the stolen vehicle parked in the yard of 313 Ellis. Immediately upon arrival, the occupant of the vehicle confronted officers regarding their presence on the scene. At approximately 10:31 PM the subject in the vehicle not only confronted officers verbally, but also presented them with a physical threat to the officers’ safety. During the incident, the subject pointed an object at the officers and they immediately perceived that object as a firearm. In response to that threat, two Odessa Police Officers and Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper fired at the subject, striking him once. After a short standoff, Odessa Fire and Rescue transported the subject to Medical Center Hospital, where he is listed in stable condition.

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

Christopher Ocon, 39 years of age (DOB 08/25/1981) is being charged with Theft, a Felony of the Third Degree. The investigation continues and more charges may result. The Texas Rangers are leading the investigation and the officers involved are currently on Administrative Leave.

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The press conference will include, Mayor Patrick Payton, Interim City Manager Robert Patrick, Assistant City Manager Morris Williams Jr. and Utilities Director Carl Craigo.

All appointments scheduled at our Urgent Care clinics for COVID-19 vaccine booster shots are canceled from here on out. The hotline (640-2747) will be shut off and we will not be taking any more appointments. We’re asking the public to not call Midland Memorial for booster shots either as their vaccines are spoken for and have appointments set.  Luckily, in the three days we were open at the clinics, we were able to administer more than 4,500 booster shots. However, this process will not be able to hold up due to the delays…as it would be nearly impossible to reschedule the thousands of appointments already made.

Therefore, we are once again venturing to Ratliff Stadium for a booster shot drive-thru clinic for the remaining people who got their first shot at Ratliff Stadium. This is ONLY for those people. People do NOT need to pre-register or set an appointment for the booster shot drive-thru. All they will need to bring is their vaccination card from the first shot at Ratliff. Below is the schedule for the booster drive-thru at Ratliff:

Tuesday, March 2 (All times 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)

Wednesday, March 3

Thursday, March 4

Friday, March 5

This will allow us to get the booster to the remaining 9,500 or so people that still need it from the first shot drive-thru’s at Ratliff Stadium. We would like to thank ECISD for allowing us these days, even though the West Texas Relays will be going on Thursday and Friday. We cannot thank them enough for their partnership through this.

We’ve had several people worried because this booster is after the recommended booster dates on their vaccination card. If you get these calls or concerns, please let them know it is OK to take the booster up to six weeks after the initial shot without having to start over. You can find this information on the CDC website and the DSHS website (image below).