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Mayor Javier Joven’s Drug and Crime Commission Project Graduation- Underage Drinking Operation

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Odessa, Texas/May 24, 2023-Mayor Javier Joven’s Drug and Crime Commission spoke on the underage drinking operation for the upcoming graduation weekend. Representatives from all local law enforcement agencies were present at the press event. 

(Javier Joven, Mayor-City of Odessa/Texas) 

The Mayor’s Drug and Crime Commission reminds parents to be responsible and not encourage underage drinking, while hosting a graduation party.  

(Javier Joven, Mayor-City of Odessa/Texas) 

Ector County ISD Police will patrol the City of Odessa and issue any citations, which can be from a couple of hundred dollars to thousands of dollars or jail time to those that are caught underage and drinking, and parents who provide alcohol to minors. 

(Jeff Daniels, Ector County ISD Police Chief, Ector County ISD Police Department/Odessa, Texas)

The Odessa Police Department remind families to stay alcohol, drug and gun free at graduations parties celebrated at the home 

(Michael Gerke, Police Chief-Odessa Policed Department/Odessa, Texas) 

All local Law Enforcement Agencies want Graduates celebrate their achievements in a safe environment by attending Project Graduation. 

(Jeff Daniels, Ector County ISD Police Chief, Ector County ISD Police Department/Odessa, Texas) 

(Sara Hinshaw, Program Director-Permian Basin Regional Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse)

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Odessa Police Respond to West Walmart Threat

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Odessa, Texas/May 11, 2023-On Thursday, May 11th, at approximately 8:30am, Odessa Police responded to the West Walmart located at 2450 NW Loop 338 after an unknown male subject called Dispatch and said he was at Walmart with a gun. When Odessa Police arrived officers quickly evacuated the store. A source close to the investigation said that the subject was inside a restroom, and eventually exited the restroom, complied with officers’ commands and was taken into custody. There was never an active shooter. There are no reports of any injuries, and the investigation is ongoing. 

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Odessa Police Academy Session 25 Firearms Training-DRB Media Communications Digital News

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The Odessa Police Academy 25 held firearms training on Thursday, February 9th at the OPD-OFR Training Center in South Odessa. Recruits learned the operation of firearms and firearm safety. During the weeklong training, recruits including recruits from the Midland County Sheriff’s Office trained with pistol, long rifle and AR-15 exercises. 

(Sgt. Carlos Chavez-Range Master-Odessa Police Department/Odessa, Texas) 

In previous OPA Academies some recruits had experience shooting guns, and forming bad habits. Other recruits never handled or fired a weapon. 

(Sgt. Carlos Chavez-Range Master-Odessa Police Department/Odessa, Texas) 

(Alan Avila, Recruit-Odessa Police Academy 25-Odessa Police Department/Odessa, Texas) 

During the week of firearms training, recruits trained on various drills that included using vehicles as cover while shooting at targets. 

(Francisco Olvera, Recruit-Odessa Police Academy 25-Odessa Police Department/Odessa, Texas) 

Veteran Odessa Police Officers and the Range Master training the recruits instruct on the importance of firearm safety as they go through the drills. 

(Cpl. Michael Hamilton, Community Relations-Odessa Police Department/Odessa, Texas) 

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Odessa Police Investigating Aggravated Assault at DK at 4601 Oakwood

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Odessa, Texas/January 30, 2023-On January 22, 2023 at approximately 8:40pm, an aggravated assault occurred at the DK, located at 4601 Oakwood. The male subject (wearing a blue shirt, gray hoodie, and white hat) shown is considered to be a person of interest. He was also occupying a blue Dodge 4-door truck. Anyone who recognizes this subject contact Detective D. Rocha at 432-335-4933 or Odessa Crime Stoppers at 432-333-TIPS and reference Case #23-0000865. 

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The Odessa Police Department’s 5th Annual Chief’s 3 on 3 Youth Basketball Tournament

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Odessa, Texas/December 29, 2022-Ector County ISD hosted the 5th Annual Chief’s 3 on 3 Youth Basketball Tournament at the Permian High School Field House. Students from the Permian Basin participated in this fun event with officers from the Odessa Police Department. 

(Steve LeSueur, Corporal-Odessa Police Department/Odessa, Texas) 

The Odessa Police Department is proactive in reaching out to the youth of the Odessa community and surrounding areas by creating fun sporting events. 

(Steve LeSueur, Corporal-Odessa Police Department/Odessa, Texas) 

Harmony Home and the Permian Basin Regional Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse were at the Chief’s 3 on 3 Youth Basketball Tournament supporting the Odessa Police Department by handing out information to parents and handing out Frisbees, puppets, balls, hacky sacks and other goodies to the kids. 

(LaShonda Sherman, Youth Impact Coordinator-Permian Basin Regional Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse-Odessa, Texas) 

Follow The Odessa Police Department on social media for upcoming community event in 2023. 

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