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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 2008

Page

4

Odessa police officers fund awaits distribution on Sept 18 hearing

A $492,752.08 benevolence fund for the families of Odessa officers Arlie Lee Jones Scott Gardner and Abel Marquez remains unpaid. A Sept 18 court hearing in Judge Stacy Trotter's courtroom could be avoided if the estates sign an agreed order of circulation.

OPD Odessa Arlie “Lee” Jones Scott Gardner Abel Marquez Stacy Trotter Arlie Rhonda Jones Glass Arlie Jones Rosy Marquez Abel Marquez

Odessa Officer Lee Jones Family Remembers Fallen Brother

Lolly Jones and relatives recall officer Lee Jones and the bond among Odessa police, calling the force a family. Sherrie Carruth and Jamie Brown confirm the deep ties as they describe the impact of the Sept. 8, 2007 shootings. The family also speaks of Larry Neil White, indicted on capital murder and attempted capital murder charges, and of White’s refusal to meet with their pastor in December 2007.

Lolly Jones Arlie Jones Odessa Sherrie Carruth Jamie Brown Carruth Brown Lee Larry Neil White Ector County White

Odessa Police Department Seeks Growth After 2007 Shootings

The department emphasizes ongoing training and counseling for officers after the Sept 8 incident. Timothy Burton recently became chief as pay raises aligned Odessa salaries with Midland. Vivid reflections from Lt Fuentes include a visit by 9 11 responder William Keegan and public support strengthening officers facing tough days.

Orras Chris Pipes Timothy Burton Odessa Midland Fuentes Port Authority Police William Keegan OPD

Odessa flag retirement ceremony honors fallen officers

Odessa Boy Scout Troop 18 will lead a flag retirement ceremony following the event. Plaques honoring Odessa police officers Arlie Lee Jones Abel Marquez and Scott Gardner who were killed in the line of duty in September 2007 will be unveiled.

Odessa Boy Scout Arlie “Lee” Jones Abel Marquez Scott Gardner Odessa

Flag Retirement Ceremony Planned by Boy Scout in Local Observance

Troop 18 Boy Scout Chrys Rowden, 17, will lead a flag retirement ceremony as part of a patriotic event. He aims to honor worn flags and teach proper retirement while presenting new flags to veterans and paying tribute to fallen officers and 9/11 memory. The event seeks to unite the community and emphasize respect for the flag and national service.

Chrys Rowden Bowden Rowden Ecisdress Mark Rowden Chrys

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