February 19, 2008

FELONY THEFT
Midland Police have arrested a man in connection with a case of construction fraud.

39-year-old William “Whit” Shields (2-8-69) of Odessa was arrested on Friday, February 15, 2008.  He is charged with Felony Theft (theft over $20,000 and under $100,000). 

The arrest follows a report by one Midland victim last week.  The couple stated they had paid Shields at least $24,000 and he performed minimal work.  Detectives have discovered at least one other victim. 

Police are asking for any other possible victims to come forward, contact police, and have their situation evaluated.  Shields is said to have contracted for work in north, northwest, and south Midland. 

Any possible victims should contact police at 685.7108

COLD CASE UPDATE
Midland Police are searching for information regarding a 16-year-old unsolved Murder case.

On January 19, 1992, 19-year-old Manuel Galindo was admitted to the emergency room at Midland Memorial Hospital where he died due to multiple stab wounds in his upper torso.  The investigation revealed that an argument broke out involving Galindo and his friends against several other Hispanic males.  This disagreement took place near the Dog House Lounge, which was located in the 300 block of Mineola.  The argument continued over to the 400 block of Mineola where a fight broke out.  According to witnesses, Galindo was able to return to his residence after the fight where he alerted relatives that he had been stabbed.

Police believe there were many witnesses to the fight however; no one has provided necessary information for officers to make an arrest in the case.

Crime Stoppers is offering a $2,500 reward for information leading to the identification of the actor in this homicide.

Anyone with information should contact Crimestoppers at 694.TIPS or the Midland Police Department at 685.7108.

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