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Midland County human trafficking suspect faces new identity fraud charge

2 days ago | newswest9.com | Adam Correa

MIDLAND, Texas — A human trafficking suspect who was booked in Midland County jail in early April was hit with an identity fraud charge Wednesday, according to arrest records. NewsWest 9 is unaware if the identity fraud charge for 33-year-old Damonte Baty is linked to the human trafficking investigation. We have submitted an affidavit request for the new charge and will have more details at a later time. The full story on Baty's original arrest is linked here.
Big Spring man found dead in bar ditch in Scurry County

2 days ago | newswest9.com | Adam Correa

SCURRY COUNTY, Texas — A Big Spring man was found dead in a bar ditch in Scurry County Monday morning, according to the Scurry County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday. At 8:09 a.m., deputies were called to a bar ditch near the intersection of Farm to Market Road 1606 and County Road 394 because of a reported possible dead person. The sheriff's office, along with EMS, went to the scene and confirmed the dead body. The person has been identified as Kelly Bryan Jones of Big Spring.
West Texas hit by damaging microbursts start of June 2025

3 days ago | newswest9.com | Jordan Frazier

June 2nd and 3rd of 2025 saw two damaging microbursts take place across West Texas, causing extensive damage with little to no warning. 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.
Ector County judge issues Emergency Declaration for Pleasant Farms storm damage

3 days ago | newswest9.com | Adam Correa

ECTOR COUNTY, Texas — Ector County Judge Dustin Fawcett has issued an Emergency Declaration for the Pleasant Farms storms that left destruction in their path, he told NewsWest 9 on Tuesday. The National Weather Service confirmed 120 mph winds and two injuries as a result of the storms. Judge Fawcett told NewsWest 9 that the declaration is being sent to Governor Greg Abbott now.
Ector County judge and Texas governor file Emergency Declaration for Pleasant Farms storm damage

3 days ago | newswest9.com | Adam Correa

ECTOR COUNTY, Texas — Ector County Judge Dustin Fawcett, along with Governor Greg Abbott's Office, has declared and filed a Local Emergency Declaration for the Pleasant Farms storms that left destruction in their path, according to a county news release on Tuesday. The National Weather Service confirmed 120 mph winds and two injuries as a result of the storms. "The Ector County Public Works Department will be streamlining emergency cleanup services/assistance beginning tomorrow June 4th, 2025.
Jazmin Calderon, who was severely injured in a neighborhood fight in Midland, has passed away, family says

4 days ago | newswest9.com | Adam Correa

LUBBOCK, Texas — Fifteen-year-old Jazmin Calderon, who was on life support after sustaining major injuries in a neighborhood fight in Midland on May 20, has passed away, the family told NewsWest 9 on Tuesday. The neighborhood fight Jazmin was involved in happened along Weatherford Street in Midland. A video shared with NewsWest 9 appears to show Jazmin collapse behind a truck. She was taken to Midland Memorial Hospital before being taken to a Lubbock hospital.
Wink woman dies in single-vehicle rollover crash in Presidio County

4 days ago | newswest9.com | Adam Correa

PRESIDIO COUNTY, Texas — A Wink woman is dead Monday after a single-vehicle crash in Presidio County, officials said. Presidio County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) from Marfa and Presidio responded to the accident at approximately 4:47 p.m., 26 miles south of Marfa. It was reported by law enforcement that a single-vehicle rollover occurred along Highway 67, between Marfa and Presidio. According to deputies, a 54-year-old woman from Wink died in the crash.
Man arrested for allegedly holding knife to woman's throat in Odessa, ECSO deputy says

4 days ago | newswest9.com | Adam Correa

ODESSA, Texas — A man was booked into the Ector County Central Detention Center on multiple charges on Sunday morning after allegedly threatening a woman with a knife. At 7:08 a.m., an Ector County Sheriff's Office (ECSO) deputy was called to the intersection of Centergate Street and North Highway 385 because of a disturbance. According to an arrest affidavit, the deputy was advised by dispatch that a man wearing a blue shirt had a knife to a woman's throat.
Man arrested in Midland for having explosive devices, affidavit states

4 days ago | newswest9.com | Adam Correa

MIDLAND, Texas — A man was arrested in Midland for having explosive devices in his possession, according to the Midland County Fire Marshal's Office. The suspect, identified as 58-year-old Brock Burt, is no longer a current detainee in the Midland County Central Detention Center. On May 14, the Fire Marshal's Office was called to the parking lot of Border States Electric, located in the 5200 block of Princeton Avenue in Midland, regarding a "suspicious incendiary device" discovered.
Texas DPS investigating crash between ATV and truck in West Odessa

1 week ago | newswest9.com | Adam Correa

WEST ODESSA, Texas — A crash between an ATV and a truck occurred Friday night in West Odessa, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). That crash occurred near the intersection of South Almond Avenue and West Burkett Street. Details on the crash are unknown at this time as DPS is still investigating. Injuries are unknown as well. DPS said for motorists to avoid the area and use alternative routes. This is a developing story, and more information will be added as we get it.