Investigators unable to determine cause of fatal September fire
The State Fire Marshal’s Office was unable to determine what caused a blaze that took the life of a 52-year-old West Odessan last September.
OUR VIEW: More long-time city staffers are leaving
Here’s something you won’t see on the City of Odessa’s Facebook page: The Odessa American won not just one, but two legal battles with the City late last week.
Big Spring man killed in two-vehicle crash
A 67-year-old Big Spring man was killed Wednesday in a two-vehicle crash in Martin County.
Fatal crash yields 15-year prison sentence
A 22-year-old Odessa man was sentenced to 15 years in prison Wednesday in connection with the August 23 death of a San Antonio motorcyclist.
Elderly man arrested on sexual assault charge
A 79-year-old man was arrested Sunday after a 14-year-old girl told authorities he sexually assaulted her three years ago.
Mom facing charges in baby’s death back in jail
An Odessa woman facing a potential life sentence in the death of her 7-month-old son is back in jail after her bail bondsman withdrew her surety bonds.
Odessa man facing burglary, assault charges
An Odessa man was arrested early Monday morning after his former girlfriend told police he forced his way into her apartment and chased the man he found inside around with a knife.
Police: Intoxicated driver found with fentanyl-laced pills
An Odessa man who was allegedly driving while intoxicated Friday night is facing drug charges, too, after police said they found fentanyl-laced pills in his vehicle.
Flock camera helps police nab alleged car thief
With the help of a Flock camera, police arrested an Odessa man on stolen vehicle and drug charges Saturday night.
Midland woman found deceased, man facing murder charge
After several days of searching, the Midland Police Department announced Saturday a missing Midland woman is dead and a 24-year-old man is facing a murder charge.