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Top StoriesFriday, August 28, 1998Sheriffs back drug task force planBy PEGGY McCRACKEN Staff Writer Four county sheriffs have agreed to support a local drug task force hosted by Reeves County, said sheriff Arnulfo Gomez. Gomez and Pecos Police Chief Clay McKinney visited Wednesday
"Some counties don't have the money, but we are trying to
Revenue from the U.S. Marshal Service inmates using those
"We will get grant money," said Gomez. "I have a
Gomez said it is important that the counties support the
"We don't want people to think we are going to pull every
The four counties were among 17 that were part of the former
Jeff Davis County Sheriff Steve Bailey, Presidio County
"They are going to send me a letter of support. We can start
Cooperation between the counties is already good, but none
District Attorney Randy Reynolds said he will prosecute for
As to added liabilities hosting such a task force would
"Aren't we liable anyway?" he asked. "We are just gathering
The district attorney's office is one entity that legally
Reynolds said he will also support the DPS task force that
"If the DPS task force works cases in Reeves County, I will
"Son Shine `98" to feature Jimmy EdwardGood music that soothes the soul will again be featured during the long Labor Day weekend in Pecos, with different performers scheduled throughout the evening at part of the annual Son Shine concert at Windmill Square. The festival has become a tradition for many Christians
Headlining this years concert will be former Tejano legend
In his long career, Jimmy Edward has had roughly 25 albums
"I had everything," Edward said, "but there was still a void
Edward went through a long stream of struggles and
Many had considered him as MIA -- missing in action. This
His performances now emphasize Jesus, not the music of Jimmy
Edward is busier now than he had been in the last five
He will make his second appearance at the Son Shine
Pecos native Jennifer Martinez of Pecos will make her debut
Martinez received a standing ovation for her talent
The Abundant Life Praise Band will also make their first
The local group Sudden Impact will again join the others to
Sudden Impact is not just a group of young men playing
Also to be performing will be Arett Janel Wireman of Sonora
Another artist in this year's event is Darlene Bahr of El
Also to appear on the Son Shine '98 stage will be Cheyenne
For those in attendance, there will be plenty of sodas,
Make plans to attend this year's 10th Annual Festival of
District court jury clears Lee of chargeBY PEGGY McCRACKEN Staff Writer Dr. Chun S. Lee won a jury verdict Thursday in 143rd District Court, which cleared him of an assault allegation. Mary Lou Arenivas claimed that Dr. Lee sexually assaulted
David Zavoda represented Dr. Lee, while Arenivas was
In a trial earlier in the week, Mary Katherine Zeman won a
District Judge Bob Parks returned to the bench this morning
Hunt goes on for missing in Del RioBy PAULINE ARRILLAGA Associated Press Writer DEL RIO, Texas (AP) -- Huddled together on the street where their father's house used to be, Aviel and Enrique Zuniga could do nothing but watch and wait as a search dog sniffed under a pile of rubble, hunting for the body. As layers of debris were peeled away, so, too, was their
But when the trash was pushed aside, rescue workers found
The brothers were overcome with relief -- and a renewed
``It's frustrating, very frustrating,'' said Enrique Zuniga
The Zuniga family is one of dozens still waiting for word on
Authorities released the names today of about 170 people
By making the names public authorities hope to track down
``They might have been here, but we don't know if they were
Like the Zunigas, the authorities are bracing for the worst
``We're going to find more,'' said Del Rio police Chief
So far, 17 people have died in Texas and Mexico since the
The search for the missing has been hampered by the level of
But even those homes still standing could be unsafe for
``What we're trying to do is preserve life. We don't want
Teams are scouring the neighborhoods using dogs, air boats
The Zuniga brothers hold out almost no hope that their
``He didn't have a chance,'' said Enrique. ``He lived right
``He could be here. He could be down the creek. He could be
Enrique has given police a photo of his father. He has even
His brother, 43-year-old Aviel Zuniga, arrived from Dallas
``I have a gut feeling that he's in there somewhere,'' Aviel
``But we're not the only ones suffering,'' he said.
POLICE REPORTEDITOR'S NOTE: Information contained in the Police Report is obtained from reports filed by the Pecos Police Department, Reeves County Sheriff's Office, or other officers of those agencies. The serving of warrants by an officer for outstanding fines of either traffic citations, animal control violations or other court costs are considered arrests and will be printed as such unless indicated that the fines were paid. In such instances we will indicate payment and release. *** Esiquela Martinez, 42, was arrested at 8 p.m., on August 19, at the corner of Seventh and Sycamore streets, on a warrant for terroristic threat. She was transported to Reeves County Jail. *** Joel Rubio, 23, was served with three warrants at 10:59 p.m., on August 20, at Reeves County Jail. The warrants were for a violation of a promise to appear in court, driving without a license, and running a stop sign. *** Jesus Ortega, 18, was arrested at 12:16 a.m., on August 21, in the 1500 block of Cowan Street, on DPS warrants. He paid the fine and was released. *** Arnulfo Miranda Jr., 32, was arrested at 5:11 p.m., on August 21, in the 500 block of Walnut Street, for public intoxication. He was transported to Reeves County Jail. *** Francisco Ortega, 66, and Jeremy Renteria, 18, were arrested at 8:25 p.m., on August 21, at La Tienda Thriftway, for disorderly conduct. They were transported to Reeves County Jail. *** Hal Pratt, 57, was arrested at 2:13 a.m., on August 22, at the corner of Third and Cedar streets, for public intoxication. He was transported to Reeves County Jail. *** Michael Roberts, 19, was arrested at 3:30 a.m., on August 22, on a warrant for aggravated assault. He was transported to Reeves County Jail. *** Robert Abila, 41, was arrested at 11 a.m., on August 22, on a warrant for possession of a controlled substance. He was transported to Reeves County Jail. *** Jose Reyes, 30, was arrested at 11:04 a.m., on August 22, in the 500 block of South Ash Street, on a warrant for assault causing bodily injury. He was transported to Reeves County Jail. *** Doyle Reed, 43, was arrested at 11:30 a.m., on August 22, on a warrant for possession of a controlled substance. He was transported to Reeves County Jail. *** Victor Mendoza, 18, was arrested at 4:13 p.m., on August 22, in the 100 block of North Cedar Street, on a warrant for forgery. He was transported to Reeves County Jail. *** Cesar Zermeno, 20, was arrested at 5:58 p.m., on August 22, at the corner of Fourth and Eddy Streets, on a warrant for theft. He was transported to Reeves County Jail. *** Daniel Sotelo, 24, was arrested at 7:29 p.m., on August 22, at the Circle M Bar, on capias pro fine warrants. He was transported to Reeves County Jail. *** Nicholas Hernandez, 32, was arrested at 2:57 a.m., on August 23, in the 1300 block of East Fourth Street, for assault under the Family Violence Act. He was transported to Reeves County Jail. *** Osvaldo Garcia, 35, was arrested at 3:04 a.m., on August 23, in the 500 block of Mesquite Street, for public intoxication. He was transported to Reeves County Jail. *** Maria Patino, 38, was arrested at noon, on August 23, on capias pro fine warrants. She was transported to Reeves County Jail. *** Maria Sauceda was arrested at 11:25 p.m., on August 23, in the 400 block of South Alberta Street, on a DPS warrant. She paid the fine and was released. *** Edmundo Saenz Sr., 54, was arrested at 1:25 p.m., on August 24, for driving without a license. He was transported to Reeves County Jail. *** Pecos police arrested a minor at 9 a.m., on August 24, at 509 S. Pecan St., on a warrant for criminal mischief. He was transported to Reeves County Jail. *** Gary Treadwell, 23, was served with a warrant at 11:27 a.m., on August 25, at Reeves County Jail, for terroristic threat. *** Albert Prieto, 17, was arrested at 11:30 a.m., on August 27, at Pecos High School, on a warrant for a simple assault. He was transported to Reeves County Jail. *** Jose Luis Rodriguez, 45, was arrested at 4:36 p.m., on August 27, in the 100 block of North Pecan Street, for a simple assault under the Family Violence Act. He was transported to Reeves County Jail. WEATHERHigh Thursday 99. Low this morning 74. Forecast for tonight: Partly cloudy. A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Low in the upper 60s. Northeast wind 5-10 mph. Saturday, partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of thunderstorms. high near 90. East to northeast wind 5-15 mph.
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