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DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS(022722)-ANNUAL EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FAIR

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Odessa, Texas/February 27, 2022-The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints hosted the annual Emergency Preparedness Fair on Saturday, February 26th. Visitors to the event were able to talk to local law enforcement agencies and first responders on how to prepare for emergencies. 

(April Bushman, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints/Area Communications) 

Visitors were able to participate in a Q & A during a presentation on an active shooter situation. Various non-profit organizations like the Red Cross handed out information on various programs available to the community. 

(Chris Vore-President/Odessa Stack of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints) 

The Emergency Preparedness Fair featured a wide variety of seminars from life-saving techniques to growing produce. 

(Cpl. Steve LeSueur, Community Relations/Odessa Police Department-Odessa, Texas) 

The Emergency Preparedness Fair is usually scheduled during the month of September, but due to the Covid-19 pandemic was postponed. The next Emergency Preparedness Fair is scheduled for September of 2023. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera  

DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS(021822)-OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING AT ACE CHECK EXPRESS

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Odessa, Texas/February 18, 2022-On Thursday, February 17, 2022, at approximately 3:36 PM, officers responded to an armed subject at Ace Check Express, located at 1305 of E. 8th St. Inside the shopping center of 8th and the private drive of Echo near EL RANCHO Supermarket. When officers arrived, they observed the armed subject, who then evaded officers in a vehicle. The subject drove around the commercial complex, and eventually went back to 1305 E. 8th St and entered the business with a firearm.   The subject fired his weapon inside the business. An Odessa Police officer rushed towards the business, the subject then fired a shot at him. The officer returned fire to stop the threat of harm. 

 The subject involved has been identified as John Michael Humphries, a 45-year-old, white male. The subject was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased by medical personnel. The officer involved did not sustain any injury,and has been placed on administrative leave. 

 The officer involved shooting has been turned over to the Texas Rangers for further investigation. 

For DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS, Danny Barrera 

DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS(013022)-OESSA POLICE ACADEMY 23 GRADUATION CEREMONY

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Odessa, Texas/January 30, 2022-The Odessa Police Department hosted the Odessa Police Academy 23 graduation ceremony at the Odessa Marriott. Seven OPA 23 graduating recruits and 2 Odessa Fire-Rescue officers with the Fire Marshals department completed required training. 

(Michael Gerke, Police Chief-Odessa Police Department) 

(Michelle Cervantes, Odessa Fire-Rescue/Fire Marshals Division) 

Lorenzo Rivas is following in his father’s footsteps when he joined Odessa Fire Rescue in May of 2020. Lorenzo Rivas, Jr., was with the Odessa Fire Department for 25 years until his retirement. 

(Lorenzo Rivas, OPA 23 Graduate-Odessa Fire Rescue/Fire Marshals Department) 

The newly sworn-in Odessa Police Officers will immediately begin their field training. It is hoped that these new officers will be able help enforce the city ordinance regarding game rooms 

(Lt. Caleb Lacey, Odessa Police Department) 

During the pining of the badge portion of the ceremony Odessa Police Academy 23 graduate Cameron Limon proposed to his girlfriend of four years. 

(Cameron Limon, OPA 23 Graduate/Odessa Police Department Officer) 

(Mariah Lujan, OPD Officer Cameron LImon’s Fiance) 

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DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS(010822)-LULAC HOST COMMUNITY DISCUSSION ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

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Odessa, Texas/January 8, 2022-The Odessa chapter of the League of United Latin American Citizens hosted a community discussion on domestic violence in the Odessa City Council chambers at city hall. The meeting was to be focused on the violent death of Heather Leann Rodriguez by a former boyfirend, and why the system of laws to protect domestic violence victims failed Heather Rodriguez. 

(Monica Franco, Heather Leann Rodriguez Cousin) 

State Represenative Brooks Landgraff who authored Monica’s Law explained what this law provides to victims of domestic violence. 

(Brooks Landgraff, Texas State Representative-District 81) 

 It was revealed that Heather’s former boyfriend was harassing her at her job. Monica Franco said that, Heather was told by Heather’s employer, a business located in Midland that she needed to file a protective order before she could return to work. 

(Monica Franco, Heather Leann Rodriguez Cousin) 

(Deputy Chief Robert Doporto of the Odessa Police Department) 

Deputy Chief Robert Doporto said that after information is gathered during a domestic or family violence case it is presented to the district attorney or county attorney.  

(Deputy Chief Robert Doporto of the Odessa Police Department) 

Jeanette Fierro, a domestic violence victim and survivor tells her story of abuse by her partner and her journey of becoming financially independent and survival. 

(Jeanette Fierro, Domestic Violence Victim and Survivor) 

If you or someone you know is fleeing domestic and sexual violence, contact the Crisis Center of West Texas at 1-866-627-4747. 

For DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS, Danny Barrera 

 

 

 

 

 

DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS(121821)-OPD INVESTIGATING LOWE’S HOME IMPROVEMENT THEFT

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Odessa, Texas/December 18, 2021-On December 3, 2021 at approximately 9:12 am, a theft occurred at Lowe’s Home Improvement located at 4101 East 42nd Street. Investigation revealed that a male subject concealed over $600 worth of merchandise and left without making any attempt to pay. Anyone who recognizes this suspect is encouraged to contact Cpl. J. Beatty at 432-335-3333. If you wish to remain anonymous and seek a reward, you must contact Odessa Crime Stoppers at 432-333-TIPS and reference Case #21-9000518.

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DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS(120521A)-ODESSA PD INVESTIGATE DEADLY SHOOTING-ONE TEEN DEAD

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Odessa, Texas/December 5, 2021-Odessa Police made an arrest in connection with an early morning shooting that left one teen dead.

On Saturday morning, December 4th at approximately 12:58 am, Officers with the Odessa Police Department responded to a call of a gunshot victim at Medical Center Hospital. Jaziah Marruffo, 19 years of age, succumbed to his injuries as result of a gunshot wound.

During the investigation it was determined that Marruffo was riding with several teens inside a vehicle, when one of the juveniles inside the vehicle possessing a handgun, shot him. A subsequent investigation identified the vehicle and teens involved.

A 16 year old male was charged with Murder, and tampering with physical evidence. A second juvenile has been charged with tampering with physical evidence and two counts of possession of stolen property, that property being two handguns. Both were transported to the Ector County Youth Center.

Next of kin has been notified.

Anyone with information concerning this incident call Odessa Crime Stoppers at 432-333-TIPS. The investigation continues.

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