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Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Yahoo
Big Spring man arrested after allegedly hitting juvenile, crashing while drunk
BIG SPRING, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- A man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly striking a juvenile with his truck while intoxicated and then attempting to flee the scene Monday morning in Big Spring. According to the Big Spring Police Department, officers were dispatched to the 700 block of East 11th Street around 9 a.m. on Monday, June 9, for reports of a pedestrian-involved crash. Investigators said a white Dodge Ram 2500 had hit a juvenile and then continued driving, eventually striking a telephone pole in the 400 block of East 11th. A witness reportedly confronted the driver and removed the keys from the ignition to stop him from leaving before police arrived. The driver, identified as 43-year-old Arturo Vela, was taken into custody at the scene. Police said he showed signs of intoxication and had an open container inside the vehicle. Vela is charged with driving while intoxicated, third or more with an open container, and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. The assault charge stems from the impact with the juvenile, police said. The child was taken to Scenic Mountain Medical Center with minor injuries and has since been released. The case remains under investigation, according to Big Spring Police Chief Chad Williams. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Big Spring PD searching for hotel burglar
BIG SPRING, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- The Big Spring Police Department has asked for help from the community to identify a burglary suspect. According to Big Spring PD, around 8:00 am on May 29, the man pictured bellow reportedly burglarized a Quality Inn hotel room. Anyone with information has been asked to call Crime Stoppers at 432-263-TIPS and reference case number 2-25-01332. You may also submit your anonymous tip online or by using the P3 TIPS mobile app. If your tip leads to an arrest, it could be worth a cash reward. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Yahoo
BSPD looking for burglary suspects
BIG SPRING, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- The Big Spring Police Department and CrimeStoppers are asking for help in identifying and locating Burglary suspects. BSPD says that on May 21, at approximately 4:30 a.m., these thieves were walking around the parking lot at the Kentwood Apartments looked for unlocked vehicles. The Big Spring Police Department is asking for anyone with information about the identity of the subjects or suspect vehicle to contact CrimeStoppers at (432)263-TIPS. You can also leave an anonymous tip using the 'P3 Tips' mobile app or Reference case number 2-25-01244. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21-03-2025
- Yahoo
Big Spring police seek public's help in locating shooting suspect
BIG SPRING, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- Authorities are asking for the public's assistance in locating a suspect connected to a shooting that occurred earlier this month in Big Spring. According to the Big Spring Police Department, officers were dispatched to a convenience store near 4th Street and Circle Drive around 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 13, 2025, in response to reports of a shooting. Following an investigation, an arrest warrant has been issued for 21-year-old Clifford Anglin Jr. The charge: Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon. At this time, police have not released additional details regarding the incident or the condition of the victim, but they are urging anyone with information about Anglin's whereabouts to come forward. Crime Stoppers of Big Spring and Howard County is offering a confidential and anonymous way for community members to share tips. Anyone with information is encouraged to call (432) 263-TIPS (8477). Tips can also be submitted through the 'P3 Tips' mobile app or online at Authorities ask tipsters to refer to case number 2-25-00600 when providing information. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
20-02-2025
- Yahoo
Family of 12-year-old boy critically injured in Big Spring shooting launches GoFundMe
BIG SPRING, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- A GoFundMe has been launched to help cover medical expenses for 12-year-old Izayah 'Zay' Olgin, the boy who was critically injured in a shooting last week. According to the Big Spring Police Department, officers responded around 11:45 p.m. on February 16 to the 100 block of E. 20th Street, where they found the young victim with a gunshot wound to the head. Izayah was rushed to Scenic Mountain Medical Center for emergency treatment before being flown to a Lubbock hospital for continued care. As of the latest update, he remains in critical condition. Authorities identified the suspect as a 14-year-old boy, who was taken into custody on February 18 around 10:00 a.m. You can read more about that arrest . Family friend Amanda Garrett Tolbert started the GoFundMe campaign to help Izayah's family with medical and travel expenses. According to the fundraiser description, Izayah underwent emergency surgery to reduce brain swelling and will face a long road to recovery. His grandmother, who raises him and his sister on a fixed income, faces financial challenges traveling the hour-and-a-half distance between Big Spring and Lubbock for his care. 'He is going to be OK, thank God, but he's going to have a long hard road to recovery,' Tolbert wrote. 'I'm hoping people find it in their hearts to donate whatever they can to help take some of the load off his grandmother.' Tolbert assured donors that all contributions would go directly to the family, as she is managing the funds as treasurer. She also siad that this is the only official GoFundMe for Izayah, urging people to avoid other fundraising pages that may appear online. To visit the GoFundMe visit this website. The investigation into the shooting remains ongoing. Authorities have not released additional details regarding the circumstances of the incident or the charges the suspect may face. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
