Brother testifies in murder trial over 2010 shooting
Juan Luis Bejarano faces murder charges for the death of 58 year old Gerardo Bustamantes in Odessa. His brother Gabino Bejarano testified about events at Bustamantes mobile home and the shooting, detailing a confrontation before gunfire. The jury heard testimony about motive and Bejarano's connections, with the judge limiting some statements. The trial resumes at 9 a.m. in the 358th District Court.
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Monahans
Juan Luis Bejarano
Gerardo Bustamantes
San St
Juan Bejarano
Odessa
Gabino Bejarano
Bustamantes
Bobby Bland
Jason Leach
Bill McCoy
McCoy
Bejarano
Leach
Bland
Omero Carrasco
UTPB
Bejarano Brothers
Carrasco
Midland man arrested in 2013 homicide
Midland County deputies arrested 30 year old Daniel Lloyd Easterling on a murder charge in the death of 52 year old Jimmy Conway. Easterling was taken into custody at his father's RV and a small caliber revolver was seized as evidence. Conway died after a gunshot at an East County Road 86 RV park. Easterling awaits arraignment as authorities note the case is the county's first homicide since 2012.
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Midland County
Midland
Gary Painter
Daniel Lloyd Easterling
Jimmy Conway
Painter
Precinct
Justice of the Peace
Joe Matlock
Easterling
Conway
East County Road
Midland Memorial Hospital
Reporter-Telegram
FBI
Odessa man charged with aggravated sexual assault of a child
A 32-year-old Odessa man, Mark Andrew Velazco of 822 Coleman Ave, was arrested on aggravated sexual assault of a child charges after a 3-year-old girl disclosed abuse to her grandmother. The report, dated June 10, notes the grandmother's changes in the story and Velazco's alleged intimidation in the hospital parking lot. Velazco remained in the Ector County Detention Center on a $500,000 bond.
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Odessa
Mark Andrew Velazco
Coleman Ave
Velazco
Mark Velazco
Odessa Man Flown? Arrest After Knife and Marijuana Found
An Odessa man, Alfred Eugene Ingram III, fled from officers during a traffic stop at Terlingua and Jeter. Police found a butterfly knife and 2.33 ounces of marijuana in the vehicle and charged him with felony evading plus drug and weapon offenses. He was held in Ector County Detention Center with bond not yet set.
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Odessa
Alfred Eugene Ingram III
Honeysuckle St
Ingram
Ector County Detention Center
Bond
Terlingua
Jeter
Honeysuckle
Man charged after 10th Street struggle ends in injury
Odessa police report says a 35 year old man ran over his brother in law with a GMC Envoy during a Monday morning dispute on West 10th Street. The 23 year old victim suffered a bruised leg and was hospitalized in good condition. Suspect Boli var Dean Newkirk, 2113 West 10th Street, is held on $51,420 bond plus three misdemeanor warrants.
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Odessa
West 10Th
Bolivar Dean Newkirk
GMC
Newkirk
10Th St
Ector County Detention Center
Man Accused of Threatening Sen. Cruz in Phone Scheme
Nick Gates, 37, of Houston, faces a terroristic threat charge after investigators tie calls threatening to abduct and burn the senator and his father to Cruz offices in Austin and San Antonio on June 5. Gates, held in Harris County jail on $10,000 bond, allegedly told agents he demanded $3 million to avoid “losing the sun.” He had prior hospitalization at Harris County Mental Health Center. Court records show no attorney listed.
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Houston
U.S
Ted Cruz
Texas
Nick Gates
Harris County
Cruz
Austin
San Antonio
Gates
FBI
Harris County Mental Health Center
Ranchland Hills Man Dies in Midland Wreck
A 57-year-old Ranchland Hills man, William Goode of North Richland Hills, died after his Cadillac veered across the median on FM 1788 in Midland and struck a pole. The crash occurred around 4:30 p.m. with two passengers hospitalized as a precaution. An autopsy was ordered to determine cause of death.
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Midland
South FM 1788
William Goode
Goode
North Richland Hills
Midland Memorial Hospital
Midland man charged in federal counterfeit money case
A Midland man Adam Martinez Alvarez 1904 Benton St was charged in federal court with manufacturing counterfeit currency. Police recovered printer paper ink cartridges a printer and a counterfeit $20 bill from his residence in the Dumpster area after he barricaded himself in a bathroom. The complaint states several suspects were arrested for using counterfeit money between June 3 and June 6.
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Midland
Adam Martinez Alvarez
Benton Sr
Alvarez
BLOTTER: List of felonies reported to police
A city blotter item summarizes crimes reported including assault family violence in the 2300 block of Van Street where red marks appeared. property damage and theft from the 800 block of North Sam Houston Avenue. a forged document attempt at Lowe's Pharmacy on 42nd Street. and unauthorized use of vehicles across several blocks. The incidents involve multiple individuals from Odessa, Farmington, and Kermit with losses ranging from adapters to vehicles valued up to $33,000.
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Odessa
van Street
North
Sam Houston Avenue
Lowe's Pharmacy
42Nd St
East Highway 80
Farmington, Mo
East 42Nd Street
Penbrook Street
Chimney Hollow
Forgery Reported At West Texas Bank
West Texas State Bank at 2426 N Grandview Ave reported a check theft attempt at 8 30 a m Monday. Roper Industries at 2936 Interstate 20 reported Monday.
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West Texas State Bank
N. Grandview Ave
Roper Industries
Alarm registration deadline nears in Odessa
Home and business alarm renewals are due July 1 with higher fees. Current rates are 20 dollars for businesses and 15 dollars for homes, rising by five dollars under new policy. Renewal forms are at wwwodessapd com or Odessa Police Department 205 N Grant Ave. Payment options include checks by mail or cash and cards in person or online.
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Odessa Police Department
Odessapd.com
N. Grant Ave
MasterCard
Visa
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