November 14 , 2008

FATALITY
Midland Police were called to the scene of a Fatality accident at approximately 2:31 a.m. on November 14, 2008. 

A 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe was traveling east on Delano approaching the Midkiff intersection.  A 2008 Pontiac G6 was chasing the Tahoe with both vehicles traveling at a high rate of speed.  The Tahoe failed to yield the right of way at the stop sign and struck a 2004 Hyundai Tiburon in the passenger door.  The collision forced the Tiburon to strike a parked Ford Taurus at 3225 Delano.  The Taurus struck a parked vehicle next to it, a Ford Explorer.  The Taurus then struck the house.

The passenger of the Tiburon, 37-year-old Bobby Waldrop, was pronounced dead at the scene. 

The driver of the Tahoe, 26-year-old Isaias Ibarra (2-28-82), was transported to Midland Memorial Hospital and charged with Intoxication Manslaughter.

The driver of the G6, 24-year-old Kristy Pando-Ibarra (2-3-84), was transported to Midland Memorial Hospital and charged with Involuntary Manslaughter.

The passenger of the G6 was not injured.

The driver of the Tiburon, 22-year-old Nathan Hernandez (3-24-86) was transported to Midland Memorial Hospital and charged with DWI.  Although his intoxication did not cause the accident, he was found to be driving under the influence. 

Investigators believe Isaias Ibarra and Kristy Pando-Ibarra, husband and wife, were in a disturbance and Pando-Ibarra was chasing her husband when the accident occurred.

DEPARTMENT SEARCHING FOR OFFICER CANDIDATES
The Midland Police Department is looking to fill vacancies for the position of Police Officer.  On Saturday November 15, 2008, potential candidates will be tested with a physical and written examination. 

All interested persons should report to the Midland Police Department at 10:00 a.m.  Candidates must have either 60 college hours or a combination of college and relevant work experience (military, corrections, or previous Law Enforcement).  To view a list of all the qualifications, visit the MPD website at www.midlandtexas.gov.  Click on the “Do You Want To Be A Police Officer” link.  Persons wanting to be tested must bring their social security card and a state identification.

Candidates meeting the requirements will first take the written test.  Those that pass will then take the physical fitness test which consists of push-ups, sit-ups, and a 1.5 mile run.

The testing is in an effort to fill the January 26, 2009, police academy.  The department currently has 21 positions available.

For more information, please contact the Recruiting Sergeant at 685.7590

AGGRAVATED ROBBERY
Midland Police responded to an Aggravated Robbery on November 13, 2008, at approximately 8:40 p.m. at the Jumburrito located at 908 S. Midkiff. 

Officers discovered three employees who were working the restaurant just before closing.  Two males entered the store, both armed with handguns.  The men demanded cash and fled with an undetermined amount of cash in an unknown vehicle.  They did not wear masks.

The first suspect is described as a Hispanic male, dark complexion, with dark curly hair.  He is heavy set.  At the time of the Robbery, he was wearing a grayish plaid hoodie.

The second suspect is described as a Hispanic male, light complexion, and bald.  He was wearing a dark colored hoodie. 

One female clerk slightly injured her knee when she was pushed to the ground.  She was not transported.

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

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