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Pecos Police Handle Hit and Run and Related Thefts
A Pecos man, Jerry Joe Shoemaker, was arrested after a hit and run when his car was struck while turning from West Third to South Cherry. A Renault driver fled the scene and was later cited. Patrolman Charles Smith led the hit and run investigation. Two youths were seen near the Ramada Inn attempting gasoline theft from a 1967 Pontiac, reported by 4:52 a.m. Patrolman Ted Jones investigated. S. L. Lavario reported an air conditioner stolen from his storage area. Patrolman Austin Cozart investigated. A billfold belonging to Rita Stephnie Rodriguez Ramirez, found at Pecos Damp Grounds, was linked to a December 1967 Odessa loss. Patrolman Tony Urquidi spoke with Ramirez about the missing billfold containing $30 and photos.
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Pecos
Jerry Joe Shoemaker
Mr. Shoemaker
Jackson Blvd
West Third
South Cherry
Renault
Charles Smith
Ramada Inn
West Highway 80
Ted Jones
Highway 17
Rita Stephnie Rodriguez Ramirez
South Elm Street
Bill Stroud
Tony Urquidi