The Daily Press http://bigspringherald.com http://bigspringherald.com/apfeed.xml--1 Copyright The Daily Press 2013-06-18T12:19:36-04:00 urn:publicid:dailypress.com:91932013-06-18T12:19:36-04:002013-06-18T12:19:36-04:00Copyright 2010 Big Spring HeraldOfficials with the Big Spring Police Department recently announced the creation of a system that will allow residents to receive critical information about the community by text message or e-mail.According to Lt. Lance Telchik, director of the support services division for the BSPD, the West Texas Regional Communications Registry will allow residents to receive important and timely messages regarding what is going on in the Crossroads area.“The city of Big Spring is now providing local residents a way to receive critical and important information about their community,” Telchik said. “In addition to emergency notifications, residents are also invited to sign-up to receive local information which impacts their lives and their communities and receive it in the way they choose, by text message or by e-mail.“The new system allows local agencies to offer a variety of information to the people who live and work in their area and who want to be informed of critical emergency information, as well as other key information. This is a free service provided by the city of Big Spring and is part of a larger, regional effort made up of several nearby counties.”Big Spring, TXTHOMAS JENKINSCity establishes information registryBig Spring Heraldurn:publicid:dailypress.com:9193Change0Usable2013-06-18T12:19:36-04:00 urn:publicid:dailypress.com:91922013-06-18T12:17:02-04:002013-06-18T12:17:02-04:00Copyright 2010 Big Spring HeraldInvolved were Scenic Mountain Medical Center, Big Spring State Hospital, George H. O’Brien Jr. VA Medical Center, Big Spring Police Department, Big Spring Emergency Medical Service, Howard County Sheriff's Department, Air-Evac LifeTeam and West Texas Centers. Also assisting were members of the Church of the Nazarene youth group. “We get together annually for these drills and this year we focused on what would happen if an active shooter entered the hospital,” Heath White, EOC chairman, said. “With all the recent shootings, it seemed like an issue that needed to be addressed.” According to members of the HCEM team, the objective of the drill was to test the emergency preparedness capabilities for managing such an event. During the drill, Big Spring Police and Howard County Sheriff departments responded to the hospital and provided assistance with security while containing the scene and apprehending the shooter. “During these drills we focus not only on what goes on in the facility, but consider every outlying factor that could be a factor in the situation. In the case of an active shooter, security for all those on scene would be top priority, which is why the role of the police and sheriff's department was so important,” White said. Big Spring, TXAMANDA DUFORATAgencies hold city-wide disaster drillBig Spring Heraldurn:publicid:dailypress.com:9192Change0Usable2013-06-18T12:17:02-04:00 urn:publicid:dailypress.com:91912013-06-18T12:14:40-04:002013-06-18T12:14:40-04:00Copyright 2010 Big Spring Herald• JASON SCOTT EDWARDS, 24, of 1208 Harding, was arrested Monday on two warrants from other agencies and a charge of shoplifting – more than $50 and less than $500.• AVEL ABREO RAMIREZ, 66, of 1512 Wood, was arrested Monday on a charge of public intoxication.• FRANK HERNANDEZ, 43, of 311 N. Aylesford, was arrested Monday on a charge of theft – more than $50 and less than $1,500.• ASHLEY ANN TAYLOR, 33, of 1112 Sycamore, was arrested Monday on a warrant for parent contributing to the non-attendance of a minor.• BURGLARY OF A VEHICLE was reported:In the 1900 block of Martin Luther King.In the 1100 block of N. Aylesford.• THEFT was reported:In the 1400 block of N. Highway 87.In the 3600 block of N. Highway 80.The Howard County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity:Note — Officials with the Howard County Jail reported having 82 inmates at the time of this report.• JOHNATHON MARQUEZ, 33, was arrested Monday by the HCSO on municipal warrants for driving while license invalid, assault – family violence, failure to appear (two counts) and alcoholic beverage in city park.• JASON SCOTT EDWARDS, 24, was booked into the county detention center Monday by the BSPD on charges of burglary of a building, assault – family violence and theft of property – more than $50 and less than $500.• FRANK HERNANDEZ, 43, was arrested Monday by the HCSO on a judgment/sentence for theft of property – more than $50 and less than $500.• MORGAN BINDY HORTON, 24, was booked into the county detention center Monday by DPS on a Midland County warrant for fraudulent intent to obtain controlled substance – schedule 3-4.• AVEL ABREO RAMIREZ, 66, was booked into the county detention center Monday by the BSPD on a charge of public intoxication.The Big Spring Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services reported the following activity:• TRAFFIC ACCIDENT was reported in the 300 block of S. Gregg Street. Two people were transported to SMMC.• MEDICAL was reported in the 500 block of W. 17th Street. One person was transported to SMMC.• TRAUMA was reported in the 900 block of Willia. One person was transported to SMMC.Big Spring, TXNo author availablePolice/Sheriff/EMS 06-18Big Spring Heraldurn:publicid:dailypress.com:9191Change0Usable2013-06-18T12:14:40-04:00 urn:publicid:dailypress.com:91842013-06-17T14:10:05-04:002013-06-17T14:10:05-04:00Copyright 2010 Big Spring HeraldThe meeting was called for by the Big Spring City Council during its June 11 meeting, part of an ongoing effort to fill the position currently being handled by Interim City Manager Todd Darden.The council held an executive session to discuss the matter during the June 11 meeting, as the city administration worked to bring newly elected Mayor Larry McLellan and District 5 Councilman Raul Benavides up to speed on the matter.According to McLellan, the field of candidates has gone from nearly three-dozen to just three vying for the position.“When this search started out, we had between 33 and 34 candidates,” McLellan said. “A committee was able to get that field down to about about seven or eight people. During the last meeting (June 11) we held an executive session and our goal was to get that list down to what the council felt was the three best candidates. By the end of the meeting, all seven members of the council agreed they could hire any of the remaining three.”McLellan declined to name the candidates, although he did confirm one of them is Darden.Big Spring, TXTHOMAS JENKINSCouncil to consider city manager applicantsBig Spring Heraldurn:publicid:dailypress.com:9184Change0Usable2013-06-17T14:10:05-04:00 urn:publicid:dailypress.com:91832013-06-17T14:08:21-04:002013-06-17T14:08:21-04:00Copyright 2010 Big Spring HeraldJoshua Aaron Kirby, 28, of 1302 S. Connell in Midland, Texas, was arrested early Saturday morning in the 700 block of W. Interstate Highway 20 — near the TravelCenters of America Truck Stop — on a charge of attempted murder.Sgt. Tony Everett, public information officer with the Big Spring Police Department, declined to comment on the arrest, citing an open investigation.“The investigation is ongoing at this time,” Everett said. “Kirby was in Big Spring with the intent to commit a criminal act. However, I can't comment further without compromising the investigation.”Everett said he expects the BSPD will release a statement on the arrest once more information has been gathered.Big Spring, TXTHOMAS JENKINSMan jailed on attempted murder chargesBig Spring Heraldurn:publicid:dailypress.com:9183Change0Usable2013-06-17T14:08:21-04:00 urn:publicid:dailypress.com:91822013-06-17T14:06:57-04:002013-06-17T14:06:57-04:00Copyright 2010 Big Spring Herald• JOSHUA AARON KIRBY, 28, of Midland, Texas, was arrested Saturday on a charge of attempted murder.• AUSTIN AUGENE BERRY, 21, of 400 N.E. Ninth St., was arrested Sunday on warrants for expired motor vehicle inspection certificate and failure to appear.• SABRINA JANE LOPEZ, 30, of 610 George St., was arrested Sunday on a warrant from another agency.• ROBERT HENDRIX, 31, of Tyler, Texas, was arrested Sunday on a charge of driving while license suspended/invalid with a previous conviction.• ASSAULT was reported:In the 1900 block of Wasson Road.In the 700 block of Ann Street.• THEFT was reported:In the 1100 block of N. Aylesford.In the 400 block of Sunset Blvd.In the 1500 block of E. Sixth Street.In the 1600 block of State.• BURGLARY OF A VEHICLE was reported in the 600 block of W. Interstate Highway 20.• CRIMINAL MISCHIEF was reported in the 1600 block of S. Benton.• BURGLARY OF A HABITATION was reported in the 2500 block of Albrook Drive.The Howard County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity:Note — Officials with the Howard County Jail reported having 82 inmates at the time of this report.• TORY PETE MARTINEZ, 18, was arrested Friday by the HCSO on a judgment/sentence for a motion to revoke probation for assault causing bodily injury.• DONTAE RENELL CARR, 31, was arrested Friday by the HCSO on a judgment/sentence for failure to identify – giving false information.• NOEL GARCIA II, 31, was booked into the county detention center Friday by the BSPD on a charge of forgery of a financial instrument.• CHRISTOPHER LEE BEDFORD, 33, was booked into the county detention center Friday by the BSPD on a charge of bail jumping – failure to appear.• CHAD ALLEN MUSGROVE, 45, was arrested Friday by the HCSO on a charge of burglary of a vehicle.• ROY G. CERVANTES, 33, was booked into the county detention center Saturday by the BSPD on a charge of public intoxication.• NICHOLAS GRAIG MILLS, 33, was arrested Saturday by the HCSO on a municipal capias warrant for expired driver's license.• JOSHUA AARON KIRBY, 28, was booked into the county detention center Saturday by the BSPD on a charge of attempted murder.• THEODORE LEE FLORES, 34, was booked into the county detention center Saturday by the BSPD on a charge of driving while license invalid with a previous conviction or suspension.• MERRILL CAMPBELL, 45, was arrested Saturday by the HCSO on charges of possession of marijuana – two ounces or less, displaying a fictitious registration and no driver's license – when unlicensed.• KIMBERLY GAIL CONAWAY, 41, was booked into the county detention center Saturday by the BSPD on a charge of theft of property – more than $50 and less than $500.• JUSTIN KYLE DAHMER, 24, was booked into the county detention center Sunday by the BSPD on a charge of driving while license invalid with a previous conviction or suspension.• SAMUEL FLORES, 45, was booked into the county detention center Sunday by the BSPD on a charge of public intoxication.• MARIO YHARTE ADWELL, 36, was booked into the county detention center Sunday by the Sterling County Sheriff's Office on Sterling County warrant for driving while intoxicated – second offense.• JOHNNY IRA ADWELL, 38, was booked into the county detention center Sunday by the Sterling County Sheriff's Office on a Sterling County warrant for public intoxication.• AUSTIN BERRY, 21, was booked into the county detention center Sunday by the BSPD on municipal warrants for expired motor vehicle inspection certificate and failure to appear.• SABRINA LOPEZ, 30, was booked into the county detention center Monday by the BSPD on a charge of parent contributing to the non-attendance of a minor.• ROBERT JOSEPH HENDRIX, 31, was booked into the county detention center Monday by the BSPD on a charge of driving while license invalid with a previous conviction or suspension.• ELISA HILARIO RUIZ, 44, was booked into the county detention center Monday by DPS on a charge of driving while intoxicated – blood alcohol more than 0.15.The Big Spring Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services reported the following activity:• TRAFFIC ACCIDENT was reported near the 188 mile marker of Interstate Highway 20. Four people were transported to SMMC.• MEDICAL was reported in the 1400 block of E. Sixth Street. One person was transported to SMMC.• MEDICAL was reported in the 1600 block of S. Lancaster. One person was transported to SMMC.• TRAFFIC ACCIDENT was reported near the 176 mile marker of Interstate Highway 20. Records do not reflect if anyone was transported or refused treatment.• MEDICAL was reported in the 300 block of N.E. Ninth Street. One person was transported to SMMC.• MEDICAL was reported in the 1800 block of N. Highway 87. One person was transported to SMMC.• MEDICAL was reported in the 300 block of S. Aylesford. One person was transported to SMMC.• MEDICAL was reported in the 1800 block of N. Highway 87. One person was transported to SMMC.• TRAUMA was reported in the 3200 block of Drexel. One person was transported to SMMC.• MEDICAL was reported in the 300 block of Second Street. One person was transported to SMMC.• TRAUMA was reported in the 1400 block of Mt. Vernon. One person was transported to SMMC.Big Spring, TXNo author availablePolice/Sheriff/EMS 06-17Big Spring Heraldurn:publicid:dailypress.com:9182Change0Usable2013-06-17T14:06:57-04:00 urn:publicid:dailypress.com:91692013-06-15T14:14:50-04:002013-06-15T14:14:50-04:00Copyright 2010 Big Spring HeraldIn addition, Judge Solis ordered that Juan Jose Guerra pay $150,000 in restitution to a victim whose photographs were included in his child pornography collection.Guerra has been in federal custody since Dec. 6, 2011. He pleaded guilty in February 2013 to one count of possession of child pornography. According to documents filed in the case, Guerra owned a computer, which he kept at his residence in Big Spring, which contained numerous images of child pornography.The case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative launched in May 2006 by the Department of Justice, to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse. The case was investigated by the FBI, the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Border Patrol, and the Midland and Big Spring Police Departments. Assistant U.S. Attorney Steven M. Sucsy, of the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Lubbock, Texas, was in charge of the prosecution.In other cases:Victor Lopez, 47, of San Angelo, Texas, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Sam R. Cummings to 210 months in federal prison, following his guilty plea in March 2013 to one count of receipt of child pornography. Cummings also ordered that Lopez serve an additional 20-year term of supervised release.Lopez has been in federal custody since his arrest following the execution of a federal search warrant at his residence by special agents with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) on January 23, 2013. He was indicted in February 2013 on several counts of receiving and possessing child pornography. According to plea documents filed in the case, Lopez admitted that he used file-sharing software to collect numerous videos of child pornography, including depictions of sadistic and masochistic conduct.Roy Paul Granger, 42, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Solis to 10 years in federal prison, following his guilty plea in January 2013 to one count of receipt of child pornography. Granger has been in custody since Jan. 25, 2013. Big Spring, TXNo author availableLocal man sentenced to 10 years in federal prisonBig Spring Heraldurn:publicid:dailypress.com:9169Change0Usable2013-06-15T14:14:50-04:00 urn:publicid:dailypress.com:91672013-06-15T14:13:19-04:002013-06-15T14:13:19-04:00Copyright 2010 Big Spring HeraldJose Lopez Chavez III, 43, of 300 Tulane, was arrested Thursday on charges of possession of a controlled substance – more than four grams and less than 200 grams (two counts) and unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon.According to Sgt. Tony Everett, public information officer with the Big Spring Police Department, investigators with the BSPD and Homeland Security served the warrant at approximately 2 p.m.“Investigators executed a search warrant at an apartment complex located at 300 Tulane,” Everett said. “The search warrant was the result of a several month investigation into the trafficking of narcotics. The search uncovered four firearms — one of which was stolen — and approximately 1.5 ounces of heroin, 2.5 ounces of methamphetamine, one-quarter pound of marijuana, a small quantity of cocaine and miscellaneous prescription pills.”Everett said law enforcement officials also seized approximately $5,000 in in cash and a pair of vehicles. Chavez was booked into the Howard County Detention Center shortly after his arrest. Chavez has also been charged with a Tom Green County warrant for theft by check, according to officials with the county detention center.No injuries were reported as a result of the raid on the residence, according to Everett. Bond has been set at a total of $43,500 — $20,000 for each count of possession of a controlled substance, $3,000 for unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon and $500 for theft by check — according to detention center records.Big Spring, TXNo author availableMan jailed on drugs, weapons chargesBig Spring Heraldurn:publicid:dailypress.com:9167Change0Usable2013-06-15T14:13:19-04:00 urn:publicid:dailypress.com:91652013-06-15T14:11:45-04:002013-06-15T14:11:45-04:00Copyright 2010 Big Spring Herald• NOEL GARCIA II, 31, of 1604 Robin St., was arrested Friday on a charge of forgery – money order.• CHRISTOPHER LEE BEDFORD, 31, of 2513 Dow, was arrested Friday on a warrant from another agency.• DONTAE RENELL CARR, 31, of 3006 Cherokee, was arrested Friday on a warrant for failure to identify giving false/fictitious information.• CHAD ALLEN MUSGROVE, 45, of 405.5 N. Moss Lake Rd., was arrested Friday on a warrant for burglary of a vehicle.• THEFT was reported at the 1400 block of E. Sixth St., 500 block of E. IH 20, 200 block of W. FM 700 – two incidents and the 3600 block of W. HWY 80.• SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY was reported at the 1800 block of S. Gregg St.Big Spring, TXNo author availablePolice beatBig Spring Heraldurn:publicid:dailypress.com:9165Change0Usable2013-06-15T14:11:45-04:00 urn:publicid:dailypress.com:91542013-06-14T18:48:22-04:002013-06-14T18:48:22-04:00Copyright 2010 Big Spring Herald• MELANIE LUVERNE JONES, 38, of 1003 Stadium, was arrested Thursday on a charge of driving while intoxicated.• HARVEY LYNN STEGMAN, 27, of 3509 E. Interstate Highway 20 Apt. 27, was arrested Thursday on a charge of driving while license invalid/suspended with a previous conviction.• HECTOR REYES, 62, of 500 S. Lancaster, was arrested Thursday on a charge of public intoxication.• JOSE LOPEZ CHAVEZ III, 43, of 300 Tulane, was arrested Thursday on charges of possession of a controlled substance (two counts) and unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon.• THEFT was reported:In the 3600 block of W. Highway 80.In the 200 block of Galveston.• HIT AND RUN was reported in the 100 block of E. FM 700.The Howard County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity:Note — Officials with the Howard County Jail reported having 82 inmates at the time of this report.• HARVEY STEGMAN, 27, was booked into the county detention center Thursday by the BSPD on a charge of driving while license invalid with a previous conviction or suspension.• JOSE LOPEZ CHAVEZ III, was booked into the county detention center Thursday by the BSPD on charges of possession of a controlled substance (two counts) and unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon.• HECTOR REYES, 62, was booked into the county detention center Thursday by the BSPD on a charge of public intoxication.The Big Spring Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services reported the following activity:• TRAFFIC ACCIDENT was reported in the 100 block of Interstate Highway 20. Service refused.• MEDICAL was reported in the 1900 block of N. Highway 87. One person was transported to SMMC.• MEDICAL was reported in the 3200 block of Parkway. One person was transported to SMMC.• MEDICAL was reported in the 1600 block of S. State. One person was transported to SMMC.• MEDICAL was reported near the intersection of Third Street and Runnels. One person was transported to SMMC.• MEDICAL was reported in the 300 block of Tulane. One person was transported to SMMC.Big Spring, TXNo author availablePolice beatBig Spring Heraldurn:publicid:dailypress.com:9154Change0Usable2013-06-14T18:48:22-04:00