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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1993
Page
13
Odessa police and hospital reports detail a collision where a 25 year old Odessa man Keith Towers was treated and released after his bicycle hit a car at Golder Avenue and 11th Street. The car fled, tower’s westbound approach near the south curb is noted.
An Odessa man Chad Harmonson, 19, avoided medical treatment after a threat to harm him at the Whataburger on Grant Avenue at about 10 15 p m The incident, tied to a prior report, is under investigation as a retaliation felony Another Odessa man aged 21 was released to Ward County on a non violation while Michael Williams 6829 Kermit Ave a compressor mechanic faced bond ineligibility due to current charges and probation on burglary of a vehicle.
A 36 year old Andrews man, David Lee Dupree, posted bond on a possession of a controlled substance charge. Bond set at 50000 by Justice of the Peace Dennis Bright. Dupree arrested on a Permian Basin Drug Task Force warrant. Two Odessans jailed on burglary of a habitation and parole violation charges, not eligible for bond. Multiple thefts and burglaries reported across Odessa with items including a television, VCR, games, and cash stolen. Several arrests noted, with varying charges and statuses.
Loretta Lambert, wife of victim Bobby Lambert, asks Gov. Ann Richards to commute death row inmate Gary Graham to life in prison amid new doubts about his guilt. A 30 day execution stay was granted, then extended by the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals.
In a string of cases, Cedric Eu Be and Tory Lynn McDade were linked to theft from a person with prison sentences. Javier R Gavaldon received six years to be probated after a burglary of a vehicle. James Prescott, 38, faced a 10 year term after pleading guilty. Multiple judges, including Joe Connally and Bill McCoy, imposed terms and fines.
Fort Worth police officer Jim Smith, 48, was wounded by his own weapon while breaking up an alleged drug deal near a housing project. He was reported in stable condition after surgery to repair a fractured right leg at Harris Methodist Fort Worth Hospital. The shooting occurred about 3 p.m. Friday as he witnessed what he believed was a drug purchase.
FCC rules limit local control while allowing jurisdictional requests for original authority. City considers empowering itself to compare rates against FCC benchmarks as a rate freeze holds until August 3. Residents complain of high prices while Post-Newsweek hopes for clarity on rate formulas.
James Andrew Thiel a 39 year old automobile broker was charged with unlawfully carrying a weapon after a pistol was detected at courthouse security. The arrest marked the first under new courthouse security equipment installed May 5. Thiel posted $800 bond and said he carried the pistol for travel and protection.
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