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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1998

Page

8

Odessa BLOTTER: thefts, crashes, and vandalism reported here

Odessa Police and sheriffs logged a series of incidents including a suspected shoplifting at Albertson s Grocery 2751 County Road West a hit and run after leaving the store a sexual assault alleged against a unknown person in South Odessa vehicle thefts home burglaries and property damage with values ranging from 60 to 24000 dollars. Names ages and addresses are listed for victims and suspects where available.

Odessa Albertson County Road

Odessa teens, adults jailed on organized crime charges

In Ector County Jail on Wednesday a 17 year old from Odessa faces organized criminal activity charges with a $20,000 bond. Also held was a 1 year old Odessa woman on related charges and a 20 year old Odessa man. Bonds listed include 5000 and 20000 dollars. A separate theft case at Martin Resources Arcade Plant involved a golf cart valued at 2300 dollars. An Odessa man was released on a 5000 dollar bond on unauthorized vehicle use charges.

Odessa East Intersate 20 East 42Nd Street Eighth St Lasseter Avenue Ector County Kenyatta Milton Texas Ave Sammy Valencia Boatright Sr Jamie Lamar McCoy Grissom Ave Martin Resources Arcade W. Murphy St

Trial insights reveal bond concerns and family ties

Attorney Hinkley discusses posting 10 to 15 percent bond for his client Graves as she awaits trial. Graves, five months pregnant by Hinojos, longs to return to her two year old daughter under her parents' temporary custody. Prosecutors weigh death penalty options amid complex family and local crime history.

Hinkley Graves Hinojes Hinojos Rhett Hoestenbach Hoestenbach Cain Lubbock County Bradon Graves

Searchers deploy new strategy in Gurule death row escape

Huntsville Texas AP searchers extend a seven mile perimeter around the Ellis Unit death row prison as dog teams and horseback patrols continue. Officials say Gurule 29 of Corpus Christi remains near marshes and heavy woods following the Thanksgiving night break for the first Texas death row escape since 1934.

Huntsville Texas Martin Gurule Texas Department of Criminal Justice Larry Todd Ellis Unit Death Row Larry Fitzgerald Gurule Corpus Christi Glen Castlebury Mac Stringfellow Minas Mike” Piperis Piperis George Anthony Staton

Retiring Judge Connally Weighs Eight-Year Era at Courthouse

Friends colleagues and family remember Judge Connally as colorful and fair while noting his wit lightened tense moments. Carla Nelson Carla Nelson reflect on his tenure and his decision to stay local after retirement. Judge Jay Gibson presented plaques praising his immeasurable help and humor.

Bobo Carla Nelson Jordan Nelson Bright Connally Jay Gibson Ector County

City adds water theft penalties for unconnected users

City officials outline a policy to charge water theft as a Class C misdemeanor with fines up to 500 dollars and court costs. Utilities staff will target direct tie ins found during road work and via tips from neighbors, with enforcement under existing Texas mischief codes.

Utilities Jasper Joel Roberts Roberts Texas Hext

Marijuana haul uncovered in Presidio trailer bust

U S Customs inspectors at Presidio stopped a curious trailer pulled by a 1999 Ford F-350 and found 347 pounds of marijuana concealed in hollowed boards. Armando Palma, 28, of Cuauhtemoc, Mexico, is held in Brewster County Jail pending a bond hearing on Friday on charges of smuggling unlawful importation and possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance.

Presidio U.S. Customs Service Port of Entry Armando Palma Cuauhtemoc Mexico Brewster County

Flu season trends at local centers show mixed signals

Flu cases rise in winter at FLU Medical Center and MCH Family Health Center while some agencies report declines due to warmer weather and vaccination efforts. School nurse notes fewer sore throats but urges medical care for flu symptoms. experts warn of risks for heart, asthma and aspirin users with illness.

Cross Suzanne Edwards Austin Elementary Edwards Vailas

Health department to hold last flu clinic at mall

The Ector County Health Department will hold its last influenza vaccination clinic from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday at Music City Mall in front of the ice rink across from Bealls. Vaccinations cost $5 per person and the clinic closes when the last vaccine is used. Call 498-4141 for more information.

Ector County Health Department Music City Mall Bealls

SEE THE WORLD FROM A WHOLE NEW ANGLE

Contact Cove Rev for online business directory advertising information. Phone number 333-7631 provided.

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