September 5 , 2008

HOMICIDE SUSPECT ARRESTED
Midland Police arrested a man sought in connection with an evening shooting on September 4, 2008, and charged him with Murder.

30-year-old Benjamin Franklin (12-19-77) was arrested at approximately 1:30 a.m., September 5, 2008, in Odessa.  He was found sleeping in his vehicle in the parking lot of Motel 6 at Interstate 20 and Grant Street.  The vehicle was a 2006 grey Nissan Altima.  Franklin was arrested by the M.P.D. SWAT Team and U.S. Marshals without incident.  Officers located the gun, believed to be used in the shooting, inside the vehicle.  It is a .40 caliber pistol.

Dispatchers received a call from 1405 W. Michigan at approximately 6:50 p.m. on Thursday evening.  The caller was seeking medical help for her daughter who was found on the living room floor bleeding.  When EMS arrived, the paramedics quickly realized the woman suffered a gunshot wound. 

Police arrived at the scene and began their work on a homicide.  The victim, 26-year-old Monica Beasley had been staying at the residence with her children and her mother.  Detectives were able to identify the suspect as the victim’s boyfriend Ben Franklin. 

The investigation continues.

BUGLARY ARRESTS
Midland Police have made two arrests in connection with the Burglary of the Super Mercado on December 3, 2008.
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STOCKING POSTPONED
Fisherman wanting to catch trout at the City’s two ponds will have to wait until January.
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CITY HOLIDAY
The City of Midland will observe the New Year holiday on Thursday, January 1, 2009.
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