Odessa Police Department Parking Garage Demolition Now Underway

Odessa, Texas/January 26, 2025-The 42-year-old Odessa Police Department’s two-story parking garage is currently being demolished. Due to its age, pieces of the structure started breaking off causing safety concerns. 

(Cpl. Steve LeSueur, Public Information Officer-Odessa Police Department/Odessa, Texas)  

In 2023 the previous Odessa City Council approved the demolition of the OPD parking garage. The current City Council will soon discuss the next phase regarding the structure. 

(Cpl. Steve LeSueur, Public Information Officer-Odessa Police Department/Odessa, Texas) 

Parking near and around the Odessa Police Department and Municipal Court has become a problem for residents needing to visit these locations. 

(Cpl. Steve LeSueur, Public Information Officer-Odessa Police Department/Odessa, Texas) 

Complete demolition of the Odessa Police Department Parking Garage should be completed within the next several months. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

 

Odessa Fire Rescue and the Odessa Police Department’s Annual Trunk or Treat Event

Odessa, Texas/November 1, 2024-Odessa Fire Rescue and the Odessa Police Department along with other first responders, held their annual Trunk or Treat event. Moms and Dads brough their Pre-K Children brought their children to the Central Fire Station and Administration Building for the free family event. 

(Denise Swanner, City Council Member At-Large, Odessa City Council/Odessa, Texas) 

Children from Pre-K and daycare locations from across the city of Odessa enjoyed seeing McGruff the Crime Dog, the Odessa Fire Rescue Mascot, lots of candy and other goodies. 

(Jason Cotton, Fire Chief-Odessa Fire Rescue/Odessa, Texas) 

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Ector County Republican Party Holds First Responder Pancake Breakfas

The Ector County Republican Party under the leadership of Party Chair, Donna Kelm held a pancake breakfast at the ECRP Headquarters for 1st Responders that included the Ector County Sheriff’s Office, Texas Department of Public Safety and other local law enforcement agencies. 

(Donna Kelm, Party Chair-Ector County Republican Party/Odessa, Texas) 

Candidates and incumbents running for Odessa City Council were at the 1st Responder Breakfast helping with cooking and serving duties and meeting guests. 

(Donna Kelm, Party Chair-Ector County Republican Party/Odessa, Texas) 

Local law enforcement relies on the support and help from citizens and residents of West Texas and the Permian Basin. 

(Mike Griffis, Ector County Sheriff-Ector County Sheriff’s Office/Odessa, Texas) 

Follow the Ector County Republican Party on Facebook and other social media platforms for upcoming political or social events. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

Man On A Roof is Taken Into Custody by Odessa Police

Odessa, Texas/September 18, 2024-On Tuesday, September 17th, Odessa Police responded to the 700 block of N. Washington in reference to a check welfare. Dispatch advised an unknown male was on top of the complainant’s roof. The subject on the roof was later identified as 37-year-old Christian Herrada. Investigation revealed that Herrada had no right to be on the roof and had caused damage to an electric pole and wiring.

Herrada eventually came down from the roof and was placed into custody. Based on the facts and circumstances presented during the investigation, Herrada was charged with two counts of Criminal Trespass “Misdemeanor A”, Resisting Arrest “Misdemeanor A”, and Criminal Mischief “Misdemeanor B”. 

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Nimitz Middle School Goes into Lockdown

Odessa, Texas/September 13, 2024-Nimitz Middle School went into lockdown around mid-morning on Friday, September 13th. Police Chief Mike Gerek said that officers were going room to room. ECISD Police along with Odessa Police were actively involved in the investigation. Postings on social media added to the confusion creating panic among students and parents. 

Around 2pm, Ector County ISD lifted the lockdown at Nimitz Middle School and parents were allowed to pick their children. Police have found no evidence of a shooter nor a weapon. And are investigating this as a hoax intended to cause panic at the school. 

There is an unofficial report that a student was arrested for yelling “GUN” at the school. 

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6th Annual First Responder Breakfast Hosted By La Margarita Mexican Food Restaurant

Odessa, Texas/September 5, 2024-La Margarita Mexican Food Restaurant hosted the 6th Annual First Responder Breakfast. The Odessa Police Department, Ector County Sheriff’s Office, Odessa Fire Rescue and the Texas Department of Public Safety West Texas Region along with the Ector County DA’s Office enjoyed a Mexican Style breakfast that included: scrambled eggs, papas, sausage and bacon and spicy Chile Verde. 

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

Odessa City Council members, Mark Matta, Denise Swanner and Steve Thompson along with Mayor Javier Joven came to the special breakfast to personally thank Trina Morales owner of La Margarita Mexican Food Restaurant for her unwavering support of Odessa’s First Responders. 

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

The Ector County Sheriff’s Office Deputies, Investigators and staff enjoyed fellowship with other law enforcement officials and Officers with the Ector County ISD Police. 

(Eddie Mancha, Chief Deputy-Ector County Sheriff’s Office/Odessa, Texas) 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera