March 21, 2007
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
Midland Police were called to the 5100 block of Ric early this morning, March 21, 2007, in reference to an accident and assault.
Detectives have learned the incident began in the parking lot of The Ranch, 4400 N. Big Spring just after 2:00 a.m. Two men, 29-year-old Clinton Willingham (12-4-77) and 24-year-old John Quilimaco (9-4-82) were involved in a fight in the parking lot. The two then got into vehicles, each with a friend, and left the location. Quilimaco and his friend 27-year-old Amador Marez (12-13-78) were riding in a red truck and followed Willingham and his friend 28-year-old David White (1-12-79) in a white caprice. When the two vehicles approached the 5100 block of Ric, the truck struck the car several times. The two vehicles came to a stop.
At this time, the four exit the vehicles and another fight takes place. White stabbed Quilimaco in the eye and chest. He also stabs Marez in the back. Willingham continued to assault Quilimaco.
Both Quilimaco and Marez were transported to Midland Memorial Hospital.
Willingham and White were arrested on the scene and charged with Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon. Police recovered a folding knife believed to be the weapon used.
The investigation continues.
TRAFFIC ALERT
Midland motorists traveling Big Spring Street through downtown should use caution over the next few days.
Traffic on Big Spring, between Wall and Illinois, will be restricted to northbound traffic only.
Southbound traffic will be detoured west on Illinois, south on Marienfeld, east on Wall, and back to Big Spring. Motorists are urged to follow the detour signs and use this route as signal lights have been retimed to accommodate the detour.
Motorists are urged not to detour onto Ohio where traffic will back up at a signal light.
The detour will be in place through Sunday, March 25.
The traffic change assists crews who are working to demolish the Permian Building and Gihls Tower which are side-by-side.
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