Odessa police recruits face “hardest day” with pepper spray training

6 February 2026, 12:30 pm

ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- Recruits with the Odessa Police Academy underwent one of their most intense physical challenges to date on Friday afternoon, participating in Oleoresin Capsicum (O.C.) spray ...... Read More »

Odessa Police Academy recruits are tested with pepper spray training

6 February 2026, 11:19 am

Odessa Police recruits took part in one of the most challenging parts of their training today.... Read More »

Odessa crime scene technician excels in fingerprint identification

6 February 2026, 8:31 am

Anahi Rodriguez, a Crime Scene Unit Technician with the Odessa Police Department, has been recognized for her contributions to the National Fingerprint Database.... Read More »

Odessa police hunt armed suspect in home invasion case

5 February 2026, 8:56 am

ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – UPDATE: OPD says Preston is now in custody. OPD would like to thank the public for their assistance with this investigation. ———————————————————————————————– The Odessa ...... Read More »

Odessa police search for teen suspect in home invasion case

5 February 2026, 7:52 am

Odessa police are searching for 18-year-old Jarvis Darnell Preston Jr., who is wanted in connection with a home invasion last month.... Read More »

Odessa police arrest suspect in commercial burglary, second suspect at large

3 February 2026, 5:34 am

A 32-year-old man has been arrested in connection to a commercial burglary at a Cricket Wireless store in Central Odessa, while a second suspect remains at large.... Read More »

Odessa Police arrest man in Central Odessa for commercial burglary, second suspect wanted

3 February 2026, 4:46 am

Odessa police arrested a 32-year-old man in connection with a commercial burglary at a Cricket Wireless store last week, while a second suspect remains at large.... Read More »

Odessa man arrested for Cricket Wireless store burglary, second suspect sought

3 February 2026, 4:27 am

ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- The Odessa Police Department has arrested a man in connection with a commercial burglary at a Cricket Wireless store in Central Odessa, while a second suspect remains at ...... Read More »

Man arrested for Odessa burglary; second suspect sought

30 January 2026, 7:32 am

ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – A 42-year-old man was arrested by the Odessa Police Department in connection with a burglary earlier this week. Adam Granado Chabarria has been charged with Burglary of a ...... Read More »

Odessa Police warn of slick roads, offer HERO Assistance

26 January 2026, 7:27 am

The HERO (Highway Emergency Response Operator) Program offers free roadside assistance along Interstate Highway 20 and Highway 191.... Read More »

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