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Odessa Police Academy 27 Traffic Stop Training and Simunitions Training

Posted on July 26, 2024 by Danny Barrera Leave a Comment

Odessa, Texas/July 26, 2024-Odessa Police Academy 27 held Patrol Skills training, where recruits combine what they have learned about Penal Code, Traffic Code, Contact Report Writing and other skills and practice making traffic stops.

(Sgt. James Chadwick, Odessa Police Department/Odessa, Texas)

Recruits are trained in daytime vehicle approach where the Officer will approach the vehicle from the driver’s side and nighttime approach where the officer will approach the vehicle from the passenger side.

(Sgt. James Chadwick, Odessa Police Department/Odessa, Texas)

OPA 27 recruits conducted SIMUNITION training where they and the bad guy actor produce a weapon.

(Sgt. James Chadwick, Odessa Police Department/Odessa, Texas)

With the increase in population the Odessa Police Department is needing qualified persons to join the police department. Visit the City of Odessa website for more information.

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.

Major Fire Erupts at a Container Business, Investigation Ongoing

Posted on July 24, 2024 by Danny Barrera Leave a Comment

Odessa, Texas/July 24, 2024-On Tuesday, July 23rd, a major broke out at a container business located at 83rd and West Co. Rd. in northwest Odessa. Odessa Fire Rescue, West Odessa Volunteer Fire Department along with Goldsmith Fire Department responded to the major fire. A resident that lives close to the container business said that the fire may have started between 3am and 4am.

(Mark Rodriguez, Resident-Lives Near the Business-North West Co. Road/North Odessa, Texas)

Mark Rodruguez said, that his son had seen container ejected in the air as the intense flames caused various pops and explosions.

Segments of water hoses that resembled a yellow serpent winding across several neighborhood streets connected to a water hydrant located at the corner of 83rd and Perry Street. Drones were used by Odessa Fire Rescue to help fire fighter locate hot spots that kept igniting.

(Javier Joven, Odessa Mayor-City of Odessa/Odessa, Texas)

Due to the intensity of the container fire and the number of firetrucks and response teams needed to put out this fire, City of Odessa officials reached out to the Midland Fire Department for help in case of multiple emergencies in Odessa.

(John Beckmeyer, City Manager-City of Odessa/Texas)

The investigation as to the cause of the fire is ongoing.

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.

Mayor Javier Joven Campaign Kickoff at Dos Amigos

Posted on July 19, 2024 by Danny Barrera Leave a Comment

Odessa, Texas/July 19, 2024-Dos Amigos recently hosted Mayor Javier Joven’s campaign kick-off event, where It was estimated that approximately 200 supporters attended.

(Javier Joven, Odessa Mayor, Re-Election Campaign Event/Dos Amigos)

Mayor Javier Joven plans to continue updating the city’s water infrastructure and other issues plaguing the city of Odessa.

(Javier Joven, Odessa Mayor, Re-Election Campaign Event/Dos Amigos)

Mayor Joven’s is enjoying support from churches and an aggressive city council and staff in moving the city forward.

(Javier Joven, Odessa Mayor, Re-Election Campaign Event/Dos Amigos)

Energized supporters of Mayor Javier Joven responded enthusiastically to 4 more years.

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.

Craig Stoker Announces His Candidacy for Odessa City Council At Large

Posted on July 18, 2024 by Danny Barrera Leave a Comment

Odessa, Texas/July 18, 2024-On Wednesday, July 17th, Craig Stoker announced his candidacy for the Odessa City Council At-Large. Friends, Supporters and guests gathered at the Copper-Rose building in downtown Odessa to hear his plans on how to move forward.

(Craig Stoker, Candidate for Odessa City Council At-Large/Odessa, Texas)

Craig Stoker’s feels that his experience in non-profit organizations and his participation in governmental committees will help him identify and resolve issues that are affecting the city of Odessa.

(Craig Stoker, Candidate for Odessa City Council At-Large/Odessa, Texas)

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OPD currently has four drones that are being used in locating suspects, missing children and missing elderly persons.

Posted on July 16, 2024 by Danny Barrera Leave a Comment

Odessa, Texas/July 16, 2024-Phillips 66 recently made a donation of 29 thousand dollars to the Odessa Police Department for the purchase of several new drones. OPD currently has four drones that are being used in locating suspects, missing children and missing elderly persons.

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

With the advancement of drone technology especially the quality of the onboard camera officers are able to use various options during an operation.

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

Phillips 66 is always looking for the needs of the community and always reaching out to first responders to help them keep the community safe.

(Art Rodriguez, Area Operations Supervisor-Phillips 66/Permian Basin)

The Odessa Police Department currently has 6 officer pilots in the drone program. Plans are underway to train more officers to be FAA certified to be drone pilots.

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.

Odessa Family YMCA Participates in the Jack LaLanne Jumping Jacks Challenge 2024

Posted on July 15, 2024 by Danny Barrera Leave a Comment

Odessa, Texas/July 15, 2024-On Friday, July 12th, the Odessa Family YMCA participated in a special event honoring Jack LaLanne known as the Godfather of Fitness and Nutrition and his wife 98 years of age, Elaine LaLanne in the World Record Jumping Jack Challenge.

(Wendy Hilliard, Group Fitness Director-Odessa Family YMCA/Odessa, Texas)

Approximately 50 people participated in the World Record for Jumping Jacks event that included kids from the Odessa Family YMCA Day Camp, YMCA administrators and board members, Silver Seekers and members of the Odessa Family YMCA.

(Wendy Hilliard, Group Fitness Director-Odessa Family YMCA/Odessa, Texas)

The overall goal of the World Record for Jumping Jacks is to promote a healthy lifestyle for all ages.

(Wendy Hilliard, Group Fitness Director-Odessa Family YMCA/Odessa, Texas)

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Jack LaLanne logo, Jumping Jacks Challenge 2024 logo and YMCA logo used by permission.