Midland man accused of hitting victim with AR-15 during party
A 20-year-old Midland man was arrested for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly striking a man in the jaw with an AR-15 during an argument at a party....
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Police seek identity of man accused of stealing $290 in meat from Odessa store
The Odessa Police Department is seeking public assistance to identify a man suspected of stealing approximately $290 worth of meat from a local grocery store....
Midland traffic fatalities on pace for five-year low
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland is on pace to record its lowest number of traffic fatalities in at least five years, according to newly released Midland Police Department statistics through July 2026. While police department officials describe the decline in roadway deaths as an ...
Meat thief on the run: Odessa police looking for H-E-B shoplifter
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Odessa Police Department is asking for help to identify a man accused of stealing $290 worth of meat from H-E-B. According to police, the suspect took about $290 worth of meat from the grocery store before fleeing in a red Subaru with an unknown license...
FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Friday, August 21st, 2026
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Friday, August 21st, 2026: Very hot temperatures are expected once again across West Texas and southeast New Mexico with widespread triple digits by the afternoon and evening hours. Very slight storm chances return to parts of the...
Stray bullet kills mother eating ice cream with daughter in truck, police say
LAS VEGAS ( FOX5 /Gray News) — An innocent mother was shot and killed in front of her daughter while waiting at a red light. Karla Abarca was caught in the crossfire of a shootout initiated by a driver who was allegedly high on “whippets,” according to Las Vegas police documents....
Truck stops in middle of busy interstate, causing crash
(Gray News) - Officials are speaking out after a truck stopped in the middle of a highway, causing a crash before driving off. The crash happened on Interstate 670 in Ohio. Video posted by the Ohio Department of Transportation showed the truck coming to a stop in the right lane, ...
Local police, firefighters compete at Annual Battle of the Badges Golf Tournament
Local law enforcement officers and firefighters participated in the annual Battle of the Badges Golf Tournament hosted by the Professional Police Officers Association of Odessa on Thursday, August 20, to raise funds and build camaraderie....
Police recruit shot, killed 1 week before graduating academy: ‘Would’ve made a great cop’
TUCSON, Ariz. ( KOLD /Gray News) — A police recruit who was just a week away from graduation was shot and killed in a home invasion in Arizona, officials said. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department (PCSD) said deputies were called to a shooting at a home in Tucson early Wednesday ...
State shuts down ride after 9 hurt, 4 hospitalized following ‘malfunction’ at Tennessee’s largest fair
LEBANON, Tenn. ( WSMV /Gray News) - Four people were hospitalized after a ride malfunctioned Wednesday night at the Wilson County–Tennessee State Fair, according to the Wilson County Emergency Management Agency. The agency responded to the fair Wednesday night after nine people w...
1 ejected in rollover crash north of Kermit
WINKLER COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - Deputies responded to a rollover crash nine miles north of Kermit on State Highway 18 According to the Winkler County Sheriff’s Office, one person was ejected from the car during the crash. The extent of that person’s injuries is not known. Deputies...
Rollover accident on State Highway 18 shuts down road
WINKLER COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - A person was ejected from their vehicle following a rollover accident on State Highway 18 today. The Winkler County Sherriff's office announced that it was a single vehicle rollover and the status of the subject is unknown. State Highway 18 is ...
Man goes missing on work conference trip in Nashville, day after checking into hotel
NASHVILLE, Tenn. ( WSMV /Gray Media) - Nashville police are searching for a Colorado man who was last seen early Sunday morning in the east part of the city. Conor Anderson, 31, flew to Nashville Saturday for a work conference and checked into the Millennium Maxwell House Hotel, ...
Husband charged with murder after claiming wife with postpartum depression killed herself, reports say
(Gray News) - A Colorado man was charged in connection with his wife’s death after claiming she died by suicide after suffering from postpartum depression. On Aug. 13, Lindsey Barnett, 37, was found dead in the home, Lakewood Police Department said. Her husband, Patrick Barnett, ...
Midland police warn residents of rising bank scams
The Midland Police Department warned residents to remain vigilant against a surge in phone scams where criminals impersonate bank representatives to steal sensitive personal information....
Mom, 2 daughters killed in wrong-way crash after celebrating teen’s birthday at concert
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (Gray News) - A mother and her two daughters in California were killed in a three-vehicle crash while returning home from a concert, according to multiple reports. The crash happened around 12:45 a.m. on Monday, near Bakersfield, ABC7 reported. Three vehicles ...
Construction worker killed when semitruck hits forklift in work zone, officials say
DE PERE, Wis. ( WBAY /Gray News) - A construction worker died after a semitruck struck a forklift in a work zone on Interstate 41 in Wisconsin. The crash occurred at about 11:30 p.m. Monday near De Pere. The preliminary investigation indicated the truck, driven by 53-year-old Chr...
Bodycam video shows Oklahoma Secretary of State arrested for public intoxication at McDonald’s
EDMOND, Okla. ( KSWO /Gray News) — New body camera video shows the moment Oklahoma Secretary of State Benjamin Lepak was arrested at a McDonald’s on suspicion of public intoxication. Lepak was arrested in Edmond on Friday. According to court documents, the Edmond Police Departmen...
Midland police warn residents about potential bank scammers
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - According to the Midland Police Department, officers have received an increase in calls about scammers pretending to be from a bank and claiming a resident’s bank account has been compromised. MPD reminds residents never to give account numbers, passwords,...
Odessa Police Department invites public to 32nd Citizens Police Academy
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- The Odessa Police Department is officially accepting applications for its upcoming 32nd Session of the Citizens Police Academy. Officials say the program aims to build stronger community relationships and offer residents a special behind-the-scenes look...
TRAFFIC ALERT: Lanes are closing in Midland for emergency utility work
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Two lanes in Midland are being closed for utility work starting August 20. According to the City of Midland, a lane on Deauville Boulevard between Catarina and Westridge is closed until August 21 to allow for emergency utility work. The second lane closure...
Wreath-laying ceremony honors legacy of fallen Odessa Corporal G.T. Toal
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Odessa Police Department gathered to honor the memory and legacy of a fallen hero. OPD officers, community members, and local leaders participated in a solemn wreath-laying ceremony for Fallen Corporal G.T. Toal, who died in a motorcycle accident while ...
FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Thursday, August 20th, 2026
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Thursday, August 20th, 2026: Very hot temperatures are expected across West Texas and southeast New Mexico today with widespread triple digits by the afternoon and evening hours. Very slight storm chances return to parts of the re...
Midland police hold fraud prevention for the elderly community
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Midland Police Department is hosting a Fraud Outreach event. According to MPD, there has been an increase in card skimmers, and they want to make sure to educate the elderly community on how to prevent these situations from happening to them. This even...
Former officer jailed after allegedly doing more than 350 Flock searches of same license plate
SARASOTA, Fla. ( WWSB /Gray News) - A former Florida police officer has been arrested and fired after an investigation into the alleged misuse of law enforcement databases. The Sarasota Police Department said Tuesday that 38-year-old Cory Waiters faces felony charges of offenses ...
2 college sophomores dead, 7 injured after car strikes cyclists on training ride
HAMPTON, Tenn. ( WVLT /Gray News) - Authorities in Tennessee responded to a deadly crash involving a car and a group of bicyclists Wednesday morning. Sixty-nine-year-old John Benfield, of North Carolina, was arrested in connection with the crash, according to District Attorney St...
BREAKING: Midland County Judge Terry Johnson arrested
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - According to reports, Midland County Judge Terry Johnson was arrested by the Midland County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday. This comes after weeks of backlash Johnson has faced for revealing private personal information about Midland resident Christino...
Midland County Judge Terry Johnson arrested
MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - Midland County Judge Terry Johnson was arrested Wednesday, that’s according to information from the Midland County Sheriff’s Office. Terry Johnson is charged with: Two counts of Misuse of Official Information, Fraud Use Possess Info. Less than 5 Ite...
Dog found injured after allegedly being tied to and dragged behind a truck, animal services say
COLUMBIA, Tenn. ( WSMV /Gray News) - County animal services in Tennessee says a dog recently needed emergency care after it was reportedly dragged behind a vehicle. According to Maury County Animal Services , it received a tip earlier this week about the injured animal. The anima...
Supreme Court weighs legality of White House ballroom construction
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The Supreme Court is considering whether construction of a ballroom at the White House is within the president’s power, as historic preservation groups seek to block the project on an emergency basis. Justices heard arguments Tuesday on the case. Lawyers fo...
Father charged after 1-year-old son dies in hot car at strawberry farm, police say
EAST WINDSOR, Conn. ( WFSB /Gray News) - A father in Connecticut was charged after his 1-year-old son died in a hot car at a strawberry farm, according to authorities. Kevin Pell, 47, is charged with risk of injury to a minor. His attorneys told a judge they are cooperating with ...
Crash sends 4 people to hospital in Midland County
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Midland Fire Department responded to a three-car crash Tuesday evening at Highway 80 and County Road 1140. According to Midland fire, one person was extricated from a vehicle at the scene. A total of four people were transported to Midland Memorial Hos...
Deputy fired for using Flock cameras to track ex-fiancée’s vehicle for several years, sheriff says
GRETNA, La. ( WVUE /Gray News) - A Jefferson Parish deputy has been fired after the authorities say he misused their Flock camera system. Jefferson Parish Sheriff Joe Lopinto said Nathan Rome admitted to using the agency’s Flock cameras while working as a deputy to track the move...
Man charged with murder after allegedly starting a house fire that killed his mother
KANSAS CITY, Mo. ( KCTV /Gray News) - A Kansas City man has been charged with murder after allegedly starting a house fire that killed his mother. Ryan Willis, 36, is facing charges that include second-degree felony murder and first-degree arson following a deadly house fire on T...
Police called to family home of Hayden Panettiere’s boyfriend, officials say
GREENVILLE, S.C. ( WHNS /Gray News) — Police officers were called to Hayden Panettiere’s boyfriend’s family home in Greenville on Wednesday morning, city officials said. According to the city, officers with the Greenville Police Department were at Brian Hickerson’s family home to...
Four people hospitalized after Midland three-car crash
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Four people were sent to the hospital following a three-car collision Tuesday evening at Highway 80 and County Road 1140. According to the Midland Fire Department, one person was extricated from their vehicle. Texas DPS is still investigating. We will...
Homeowner accused of shooting and killing man in house with estranged wife, 2 children
SOMERS, Conn. ( WFSB /Gray News) - A man is under arrest and another is dead following an early-morning home invasion this week in Connecticut. State police said Joshua Freitag, 33, has been charged with murder, home invasion and two counts of risk of injury to a child. Connectic...
DPS trooper injured in Alpine crash in June returns home after rehab
ALPINE, Texas (KOSA) - DPS Safety Trooper Zachary Vasquez was released from a rehabilitation center and returned home Wednesday. Vasquez was seriously injured in a head-on crash near Alpine on June 23 . Crash details According to the Brewster County Sheriff’s Office, Vasquez was ...
12-year-old girl kidnapped at sleepover by friend’s uncle, forced into the woods, reports say
HARNETT COUNTY, N.C. (Gray News) - A man in North Carolina is accused of kidnapping a 12-year-old girl from a sleepover, according to multiple reports. Harnett County Sheriff Wayne Coats said deputies arrested Daniel Francis Gear, 38, who they said kidnapped the girl from a home ...
FBI warns scammers are impersonating its cybercrime complaint center
( InvestigateTV ) — The FBI is warning the public that scammers are impersonating employees of its Internet Crime Complaint Center, known as IC3, to target victims a second time. IC3 is where people who have been scammed online can report the crime. Paul Keener, a cybersecurity s...
Odessa police honor fallen Corporal G.T. TOAL
The Odessa Police Department held a wreath-laying ceremony on Wednesday morning to honor fallen Corporal G.T. Toal, who died in a motorcycle accident while on duty in 1982....
Woman who kidnapped 2 young girls posed as babysitter in Facebook mom group to gain access to family, police say
ATLANTA ( ANF /Gray News) — The woman accused of abducting two young girls in Georgia waived her first court appearance Tuesday, hours before Atlanta police released body camera video showing officers rescue the children and arrest her. Lakesha Brown, 42, is charged with kidnappi...
Midland reports drop in fatal vehicle crashes
Traffic fatalities in Midland through July 2026 were down from the previous year, placing the city on pace for its lowest fatality rate in at least five years....
‘It was a traumatic experience’: New footage shows damage from Odessa four-vehicle crash; woman charged with DWI
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - New footage shows damage to multiple vehicles after a 71-year-old woman crashed into four vehicles in Odessa on Aug. 14, according to the Odessa Police Department. The video shows significant damage on multiple vehicles at an iWash parking lot at Faudree an...
Firefighter recovering from heat exhaustion after central Lubbock house fire
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A firefighter is recovering after battling a house fire in central Lubbock Tuesday night . Around 8 p.m., crews responded to reports of heavy smoke coming from home near 18th Street and Avenue V. Upon arrival, crews entered the home and began fire suppress...
FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Wednesday, August 19th, 2026
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Wednesday, August 19th, 2026: Very hot temperatures are expected across West Texas and southeast New Mexico today with widespread triple digits by the afternoon and evening hours. Conditions are expected to remain dry through the ...
$300 in beer and meat missing from Midland HEB
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland police and Crime Stoppers needs your help finding this man. According to Midland Crime Stoppers, this man is accused of stealing beer and meat packs worth more than $300 from an HEB off Andrews Highway and Loop 250. The theft happened August 18 aro...
Midland police needs help identifying hit-and-run driver
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland police are asking for help identifying a driver involved in a hit-and-run crash. Officials said the crash happened June 29 at about 5:33 p.m. A white pickup was headed south on North Lamesa Road when the driver turned right in front of a Ford Musta...
Mother charged after 6-year-old found with loaded gun on school bus
COLUMBIA, S.C. ( WIS /Gray News) - A mother has been arrested after her 6-year-old was found Tuesday with a loaded gun on a school bus, according to authorities in South Carolina. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department said a resource officer at JP Thomas Elementary School was ...
School bus carrying 42 students crashes into South Carolina home
ORANGEBURG COUNTY, S.C. ( WIS /Gray News) - A school bus carrying more than 40 students crashed into a vacant mobile home in Orangeburg County on Tuesday morning, officials said. The bus had 42 students from Clark Middle School and Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School on board, accor...
Flock cameras are in the Permian Basin: Everything you need to know
Flock license plate reader cameras are operating across Midland and Odessa. Here’s how local police use them, how many are in West Texas, where to find reported camera locations and what Flock is changing after reports of misuse....
‘How can someone do that?’: 18-year-old suffers serious injuries in hit-and-run crash, left in road
LOUISVILLE, Ky. ( WAVE /Gray News) - A family is speaking out after their 18-year-old son was struck by a hit-and-run driver on his way home from work, left in the road, and had his bike and phone stolen in the aftermath. Kingston Maestas graduated from Valley High School in May....
‘Worst scream I’ve ever heard’: Family’s pet pig shot, throat slit in front of children
RAY CITY, Ga. ( WALB /Gray News) — Georgia authorities are investigating after a family says a neighbor shot and slit the throat of their pet pig in their backyard. Angela Burnett said she was resting before a night shift when her children alerted her that something was happening...
Mom accused of allowing daughters, 4 and 7, to be sexually assaulted by men for money, drugs
BONNEAU, S.C. ( WCSC /Gray News) - A mom in South Carolina is accused of allowing her 4-year-old and 7-year-old daughters to be sexually assaulted in exchange for money and drugs. Helena Nichole Hoyle, 27, was arrested by the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office on Aug. 14 for two co...
Midland Crime Stoppers seeks help in Lamesa Road hit-and-run
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Midland Crime Stoppers is seeking public assitance in identifying a suspect involved in a hit-and-run accident in the 1400 block of N. Lamesa Rd. According to Crime Stoppers, the accident occurred on June 29th at approximately 5:33 pm where a white pi...
Odessa school crossing guard injured in crash at 22nd and Santa Rosa
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Odessa Police Department responded to a crash at 22nd and Santa Rosa this morning involving a school crossing guard. According to Odessa police, at around 7:44 a.m., a Chevrolet Silverado pulling a trailer was traveling eastbound on 22nd Street when it ...
Odessa crossing guard hospitalized after truck crash
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - A crossing guard was sent to the hospital this morning after being struck by a truck infront of Pease Elementary. According to the Odessa Police Department, officers responded to 22nd and Santa Rosa at 7:44 am in refrence to a crash. OPD's investigatio...
Mother accused of purposefully leaving 2-year-old son home alone in hot garage, exposing him to drugs
MESA, Ariz. ( KPHO /Gray News) — A mother in Arizona is facing child abuse charges for allegedly leaving her toddler in a sweltering garage and exposing him to dangerous drugs late last month. Police said that on July 29, a neighbor called 911 and reported that Amy Shellhammer, 3...