BLOTTER: JAIL escapees and local crime reports across Reeves County
Reeves County Jail inmates Ruben Perez Hector Florez and Gerardo Jaquez remain at large after escaping Monday night via air vent and wall climb. Other arrests include a Midland man on aggravated child sexual assault charges and a Midland woman on aggravated child assault, with additional arrests for burglary theft and drug offenses across Odessa Ector and Presidio counties. A vehicle stop near the Presidio County port of entry uncovered about 70 pounds of marijuana valued at 46000, with Marcos Rodriguez in jail on possession charges.
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Permian Basin
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Charles Allan Shelton
Connie Sue Shelton
Governor outlines tax plan replacing property tax with sales levy
Bush proposes cutting local school property taxes by about 2.8 billion dollars funded by a new business activity tax to replace the corporate franchise tax and inventory levy. Critics argue sales tax shift may burden low income renters, while supporters cite alignment with Texas economy. Bush plans to speak at the Midland Center and visit San Angelo and Amarillo.
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Oklahoma inmates escape from jail during overcrowding transfer
Mize aged 28 and Miller aged 21 escaped the medium security jail on January 14 1996 via a hole in wire screen in the exercise yard. Miller, serving a life sentence for murder, and Mize, serving 25 years on a weapons charge, were among 50 Oklahoma prisoners moved to ease prison overcrowding on January 5 1996. Both were recaptured and returned to Oklahoma.
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Community Safe Measures Cited Amid Rise in Local Crime
Odessa officials urge parental involvement as Midland growth brings more bars and clubs. Police highlight TACB's Cops in Shops sting operations and Crime Stoppers TIP program with schools to curb underage drinking and party scenes.
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Texas Alcohol and Beverage Commission
Odessa officer recalls April Fool escape media stunt
An Odessa officer recounts a televised April Fools escape story involving two women, Galynn Mize and Rose Mary Heather Miller. He notes 48 Hours and America's Most Wanted filming drew tips but did not locate the fugitives, while describing the surreal experience of being wired for sound and followed by crews.
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Odessa
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Mize
Rural district seeks student drug testing consent policy
Gardner, representing himself, sued in Amarillo arguing random drug testing without cause violates search protections. The district south of Amarillo asked parents and students to sign permission slips for extracurricular activity participation. Residents near Vigo Park recall Gary Gardner’s family history as townspeople claim broad authority.
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Hollister Gardner
Gary Gardner
Vigo Park
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