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Big Spring Microburst

2 weeks ago | newswest9.com | Jordan Frazier

On June 8th, 2025 we saw a microburst associated with a Severe Thunderstorm Warning hit downtown Big Spring causing extensive damage. So what happened? First off, let's go into detail about what a microburst is. A microburst is a localized column of sinking air (downdraft) within a thunderstorm and is usually less than or equal to 2.5 miles in diameter. Microbursts can cause extensive damage at the surface and, in some instances, can be life-threatening.
Michael Garcia surrenders in Ismael Rios murder case in Hobbs

2 weeks ago | newswest9.com | Adam Correa

HOBBS, N.M. — Twenty-year-old Michael Alonzo Wynn Garcia wanted for the murder of 19-year-old Ismael Rios that occurred on June 6, turned himself in, according to the Hobbs Police Department on Thursday. Garcia is charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, aggravated fleeing a law enforcement officer and murder. Original story on the murder investigation is linked here.
Chris Bryant named principal of Midland Legacy High

2 weeks ago | newswest9.com | Adam Correa

MIDLAND, Texas — The Midland Independent School District (MISD) has named Chris Bryant as Midland Legacy High School's (LHS) new principal, the district announced Thursday. Over 20 years ago, Bryant started his career in education within the district as a science teacher and soccer coach. MISD said he served as the head soccer coach and science department chair at LHS. In 2023, he became the assistant principal before becoming the associate principal in 2024.
4 Pecos County deputies receive awards in response to the May 6 Iraan officer-involved shooting

2 weeks ago | newswest9.com | Adam Correa

FORT STOCKTON, Texas — Four Pecos County Sheriff's Office deputies received prestigious awards from the Big Bend Area Law Enforcement Officers Association on Wednesday for their involvement and response to the May 6 officer-involved shooting in Iraan, Texas. The Pecos County Sheriff's Office said Deputies Kevin Rose and Andres Gonzales received the Life Saving Award for their "valiant effort in assisting" Rose.
Midland man pleads guilty to a continuous sexual abuse of a child charge, sentenced 30 years in prison

2 weeks ago | newswest9.com | Adam Correa

Crime Midland man pleads guilty to a continuous sexual abuse of a child charge, sentenced 30 years in prison Daniel Leon Hendrix sexually assaulted a child under the age of 14, court records show.
Midland County Sheriff's Office searching for man in felony evading case

2 weeks ago | newswest9.com | Adam Correa

MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas — A male suspect is wanted by the Midland County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) in a May 30 felony evading case, according to Midland Crime Stoppers on Tuesday. At noon, MCSO investigators attempted to contact a male subject at the Kent Kwik located in the 5000 block of Highway 349. According to Crime Stoppers, the man ran on foot through the parking lot, got on his motorcycle and exited the parking lot at a high rate of speed.
Police searching for female suspects in Odessa restaurant theft

2 weeks ago | newswest9.com | Adam Correa

ODESSA, Texas — The Odessa Police Department is searching for three unknown female suspects in a recent restaurant theft. Police say the women stole approximately $224 worth of merchandise from the Crab Station and Oyster Bar. Anyone who recognizes the suspects shown in the surveillance footage is encouraged to contact Detective M. Troglin at 432-284-2012 or Odessa Crime Stoppers at 432-333-TIPS and reference Case #25-0005811.
Roberto Trillo-Simental, May 30 Midland County evading suspect, in custody

2 weeks ago | newswest9.com | Adam Correa

MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas — Author's Note: This story may be updated because charges are pending. A male suspect identified as Roberto Trillo-Simental by a Crime Stoppers tip in a May 30 felony evading case is in custody, according to the arrest records on Thursday. At noon, MCSO investigators attempted to contact a male subject at the Kent Kwik located in the 5000 block of Highway 349.
Police identify female suspects in Odessa restaurant theft

2 weeks ago | newswest9.com | Adam Correa

Crime Police identify female suspects in Odessa restaurant theft The women allegedly stole approximately $224 worth of merchandise from the Crab Station and Oyster Bar recently. Author: Adam Correa Published: 9:12 PM CDT June 10, 2025 Updated: 4:48 PM CDT June 11, 2025 ODESSA, Texas — The Odessa Police Department (OPD) has identified three female suspects in a recent restaurant theft.
Monahans native dies in the line of duty as police officer in New Mexico

2 weeks ago | newswest9.com | Adam Correa

BLOOMFIELD, N.M. — Timothy Ontiveros, a Monahans native and Bloomfield, New Mexico, police officer, died on June 1 after sustaining gunshot wounds on May 26 while in the line of duty.