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Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Yahoo
Law enforcement links suspects to multiple crimes
May 24—An ex-convict accused of robbing a burrito stand at gunpoint last month is now facing multiple other charges after police said they've linked him to the arson of a church and multiple burglaries throughout West Texas. John Houston McClellan, 33, was arrested on suspicion of aggravated robbery April 6, two days after three men entered the Chavito's Burrito stand on South Moss around 7 a.m. and found the owner inside. According to an Ector County Sheriff's Office report, one of the men put a pistol to the woman's forehead and ordered her to the ground after which the trio robbed her of $1,800 in cash and other items, the report stated. Before leaving, the men broke the woman's phone and told her not to get up, the report stated. On April 6, authorities found the suspects' vehicle being driven by McClellan, the report stated. According to the report, another person inside the vehicle gave details of the robbery they'd learned from McClellan and another suspect — details only the suspects could know. According to the report, McClellan told the cooperating witness he was the suspect with the pistol. McClellan posted a $120,000 surety bond and was released from the Ector County jail April 9. According to court documents released Friday, on the same day McClellan was arrested on the robbery charge, authorities were investigating a subset of the Aryan Brotherhood and the theft of several safes, $220,000 in cash and three shotguns from a business in Crane when a suspect in that case admitted she'd stolen two assault rifles and a handgun from a residence for McClellan and his friend, Jeran Loschiavo, 31. On April 18, authorities developed information leading them to believe that McClellan stole a 2000 H1 Hummer, valued at $100,000, a 2009 Harley Davidson motorcycle valued at $6,000 and a 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe valued at $50,000 from CMT Storage on Faudree Road, the reports stated. Then, on April 19, deputies were dispatched to Goldsmith Grocery, 2023 W. Gulf, on a burglary call. They discovered two safes containing cash, tobacco products and lottery tickets were taken. According to the reports, during the investigation, deputies received information the stolen items could be found at a trailer in the 4800 block of North Golder Avenue. They were also informed McClellan, Loschiavo and a third man, Christopher Glenn, 34, were doing burglaries throughout Ector County and other parts of West Texas. In searching the vehicles on the Golder Avenue property and a trailer, deputies found items from the Goldsmith burglary and other burglaries in Ector and Howard counties, including some that had been taken from CMT Storage, the reports stated. Glenn, a Midland resident, was arrested on suspicion of two counts of theft of property and several outstanding Ector County warrants. Loschiavo, an Odessa resident, was arrested on April 29 on suspicion of possession of stolen property, theft of property $150,000-$300,000, two counts of theft of firearm and two counts of engaging in criminal activity He was released May 4 after posting surety bonds totaling $405,000. McClellan was arrested on April 26 on suspicion of burglary of a building in a Crane County case and he was released from the Ector County jail the same day after posting a $5,000 surety bond. According to the recently released reports, dispatchers received a report the Second Chance Fellowship, 812 W. Hillmont, was on fire around 3:45 a.m. May 9. During the subsequent investigation, authorities learned a $4,000 cargo trailer and sound equipment valued at $15,000 was stolen roughly four hours before the fire broke out. They obtained security camera footage showing the burglary and a few hours later, a Dodge pickup truck belonging Loschiavo pulling into the alley near the church and two men getting out minutes before the fire, the report stated. According to the reports, a cooperating witness identified Loschiavo, McClellan and a third man as being involved in the incident. The witness also said McClellan sold the sound equipment the morning after the burglary and he split the proceeds with Loschiavo. The reports indicate McClellan confessed to selling the equipment, but said another person borrowed Loschiavo's pickup truck, burglarized the church and started the fire. McClellan was booked into the Ector County jail May 14 on suspicion of theft of property $150,000-$300,000, possession of stolen property, theft of firearm, arson at a place of worship, two counts of engaging in organized criminal activity, theft of property and burglary of a building. His bond was set at $545,000, but he's also being held without bail for allegedly violating his parole and for allegedly being a fugitive from justice in a Lea County, New Mexico, case. According to Ector County District Court records, McClellan was sentenced to six years in prison in June 2022 after pleading guilty to engaging in organized criminal activity. Under the terms of his plea agreement, burglary of a building and evading arrest charges were dismissed. Loschiavo was arrested Thursday on suspicion of arson of a place of worship, engaging in organized criminal activity, theft of property and burglary of a building. He was booked into the Ector County jail and his bail has been set at $145,000. There are no jail records showing an arrest for the third suspect in the arson case, although jail records indicate the ex-convict was released from the Ector County jail April 1 after posting bond in a case involving drugs, endangerment and firearm charges.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Yahoo
Ector Co man sentenced to 113 years in prison for child sexual assault offenses
ECTOR COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- An Ector County man has been convicted of multiple sex crimes against children. Court records show that on Friday, an Ector County jury found Weldon Needham guilty on three counts of Sexual Assault of Child, second-degree felony and one count of Continuous Sexual Abuse of Child, first-degree felony. Needham was first charged in June of 2023 after deputies with the Ector County Sheriff's Office responded after a woman called 911 and said her eight-year-old daughter had made an outcry involving an older relative. As part of the investigation, the child was taken to Harmony Home for a forensic interview; in that interview she said Needham had touched her multiple times and that the assault 'hurt'. A Sexual Assault Nurse Exam indicated the girl had signs of trauma from penetration that were consistent with her claims. Following his initial arrest, Needham was arrested again in July of the same year, and then again twice that August after another relative made similar outcries. Investigators said that between years 2017 and 2022, Needham repeatedly sexually assaulted two children under the age of 10. Needham was sentenced to a total of 113 years in prison without the possibility of parole. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Sport
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Bustin' for Badges Clay Shoot almost full
Apr. 14—The 12th Annual Bustin' for Badges Clay Shoot is April 30 through May 2 and registrations are filling up. This event benefits local law enforcement (Odessa Police Department, Midland Police Department, Ector County Sheriff's Office & Midland County Sheriff's Office) and helps pay for much needed equipment. Wednesday, April 30, at 2:30 p.m. is available and Thursday, May 1, at 2:30 p.m. is nearly sold out. Thursday, May 1, at 8:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. are sold out. All three rotations on Friday, May 2, are sold out. To register, go to or call 432-335-3322 with any questions regarding the event.
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Automotive
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Local law enforcement hosts 'Fresh Baked Bread with Badges'
MIDLAND/ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- The Odessa Police Department and the Ector County Sheriff's Office are inviting the community to join them for their annual 'Fresh Baked Bread with Badges' event. OPD and ECSO will be at the Texas Roadhouse located at 4221 N. Grandview in Odessa on Thursday, April 10 for anyone who would like join. The Midland Police Department and Midland County Sheriff's Office will also be hosting their own 'Fresh Baked Bread with Badges' event on April 10, as well. They will be at the Texas Roadhouse in Midland, located at 4512 W. Loop 250 N. All four departments say that specialized units will be on display and that these are kid-friendly events. You can let them know that you're coming on their Facebook pages. $20 Raffle tickets will be sold for buyers to win one of the three prizes listed below. The drawing will take place on Friday, May 2 and you do not need to be present to win. All proceeds from the event will help to pay for some much-needed equipment for law enforcement. 1st Prize: 2025 Polaris Ranger Crew 570 (valued at $14,799) 2nd Prize: $2,600 Kent Kwik Gas Card & 4 Oil Changes (valued at $70 each) 3rd Prize: CROSS-MAG-7PRC-24B-SAW Rifle (valued at $2,800) This event is part of the Bustin' For Badges fundraiser that helps supply local law enforcement with life-saving equipment. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
04-04-2025
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Bustin' for Badges coming up
Apr. 4—The 12th Annual Bustin' for Badges Clay Shoot is April 30 through May 2 and registrations are filling up. This event benefits local law enforcement (Odessa Police Department, Midland Police Department, Ector County Sheriff's Office & Midland County Sheriff's Office) and helps pay for much needed equipment. Wednesday, April 30, is filling up. Thursday, May 1, at 8:30 a.m. is nearly sold out, 11:30 a.m. is sold out and 2:30 p.m. is filling up. Friday, May 2, 8:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. is sold out and 2:30 p.m. is nearly sold out. To register, go to or call 432-335-3322 with any questions regarding the event.
