City of Midland Pess Release... December 7, 2007

December 7, 2007

MPD SEEKS INFORMATION IN 25-YEAR-OLD CASE
The Midland Police Department is requesting assistance from the public on a 25-year old unsolved homicide.

On December 7, 1982, a relative found 53-year old Donald A. Allen in his Royal Crest Apartment at 4201 Andrews Highway. He was partially dressed and had been stabbed approximately nine times in the chest, back, and abdomen. There were no signs of forced entry and the evidence indicated that the assault began in the bedroom. Several Christmas packages had been unwrapped thus making robbery either the motive or an afterthought. The victim had been dead at least two days prior to the discovery.

The victim lived alone and prior to his death had been employed at Carpet City. Mr. Allen was a quiet person who frequented area nightclubs and would occasionally entertain after hours with other bar patrons or acquaintances. Other apartment dwellers described an older model black pickup, either a Ford or Dodge, had been seen in the apartment parking lot a few days before the murder. The truck was described as early 1960’s model that had a rounded cab, large tires, loud mufflers, small mirrors and funny shaped fenders. The truck either had Texas tags or possibly a yellow license plate.

The subject associated with the black truck was described as a white male, 28-32 years of age, over 6 foot tall, black hair and bushy eyebrows. The deceased and the unidentified subject were overheard having a loud conversation in the parking lot of the apartment complex. The unknown subject and pickup were last seen at the apartments on Saturday December 4, 1982.

If anyone has information on this case please call Midland CrimeStoppers at 432-694-TIPS or Lt. Ronnie Wilson at the Midland Police Department at 432-685-7108.

DECEMBER 11th CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The Midland City Council will begin the meeting by recognizing two local men who have served our country. Staff Sergeant Daniel Bogart and Staff Sergeant John Faulkenberry will be on hand to accept special recognition and well deserved thanks.
The City Council will also recognize the Trinity School State Champion Football Team. The Chargers brought home the TCAF State Championship on November 24, 2007, after beating El Paso Faith Christian 44-22.
The City Council will consider approving a contract with an architectural firm for the purpose of programming and design services regarding the renovations of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center. During a March briefing session with the City Council, staff was directed to seek a firm to perform a feasibility study on the current facility. The study would also involve programming at the center as well as conceptual drawings. The study will allow the city to determine if it would be better to renovate, demolish-rebuild, or a combination of both. The contract would be with Dink Combs Dethlefs. They estimate completion of the study by summer 2008.
The City Council will consider authorizing advertisement for bids for trees to be located on Wall Street between Big Spring and Front. Plans and specifications for the Wall Street Pedestrian First Landscaping are prepared. Bidding the project now allows for trees to be planted during February and March, the optimal time for tree planting. Tree selected for this project include Lace Bark Elms and Cedar Elms. Both trees can be found on the Texas Native Plant List and would provide a good shade canopy in the summer and a pleasant mix of color during the fall season.
The Midland Development Corporation will present their annual development plan for Council approval. The plan will suggest targets for the 2007/08-year as well as highlight past successes. Media Contact: Jim Nelson/MDC President 571.4202

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