July 15, 2010

BLOCK CAPTAINS APPRECIATION PARTY
The Midland Police Department is gearing up for the annual National Night Out.  An appreciation party and training for block captains will be held at 1st Methodist Church Fellowship Hall on Tuesday, July 20, 2010, from 6:00-8:00 p.m.  
 
The event will help raise awareness about the upcoming National Night Out event scheduled for Tuesday, August 3, 2010.  Information will be provided to help residents host a successful block party.  It is on this evening that neighbors come together hosting potluck dinners and block parties throughout the City.
 
National Night Out is a nation-wide crime prevention activity designed to heighten crime prevention awareness; generate support for, and participation in local anti-crime programs; strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community relations; and to send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and are fighting back against crime.
 
It is not too late to host a block party, come on out to the Block Captains Appreciation Party and register or call the Midland Police Department at 685.7582.

HIGH SPEED ACCIDENT
The Midland Police Department has arrested one woman following an accident on Saturday, July 10, 2010.
 
Police were called to the scene of an accident near the intersection of Midland Drive and Dengar. Upon investigation it was discovered 32 year-old Jessica Hernandez of Midland was traveling southbound on Midland Drive in an orange 2004 Ford Mustang. A tan 2004 GMC Envoy was traveling eastbound on Dengar and in the process of turning north on Midland Drive struck the Mustang, sending the Mustang spinning 190 feet.
 
Witnesses said the Mustang was traveling at a high rate of speed while racing another vehicle. After examining the scene, it is believed Hernandez’s excessive speed was the contributing factor to the accident.
 
Hernandez’s 14 year-old daughter and a 14 year-old male juvenile were riding in the Mustang and suffered minor injuries. They were transported to Midland Memorial Hospital. Hernandez and the driver of the Envoy were not injured.
 
Hernandez was also found to be intoxicated. She was arrested for Racing Causing Bodily Injury, which is a 3rd degree felony, and DWI with a Juvenile Passenger, which is a state jail felony.
 
While the investigation continues, the Midland Police Department would like to remind the community it is not only extremely unsafe to race, but it is also a felony.
 
BE SAFE AND DON’T RACE.

CITY ANNOUNCES NEW PIO
City Manager Courtney Sharp introduced the City’s new Public Information Officer this morning to the management team and staff. Tasa Watts joins the organization today, July 15, 2010.   

The 27-year-old most recently worked in Andrews as the Director of Marketing and Advertising at Permian Regional Medical Center. Prior to her three years there, Tasa worked with Odessa Regional Medical Center in marketing and public relations.  

Tasa is a graduate of West Texas A&M University with a degree in Mass Communications.  She was a member of the NCAA golf team at WT A&M for four years.  Tasa is currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration.  She is originally from the Panhandle area.
 
Tasa’s duties will include media relations, communications both internally and with citizens, managing the city’s social media, producing reports and brochures, working closely with City Council on projects, and overseeing the City Manager’s Office staff.   

Tasa fills the position left vacant by Tina Jauz who was recently promoted to Assistant Director of Community Services.

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