The future is bright for Valencia High School senior Andres Astorga, who was recently awarded a full-ride scholarship to renowned private research university, Johns Hopkins.
Updated: 9:42 PM CST January 30, 2021
ODESSA, Texas Local law enforcement agencies in West Texas have teamed together to conduct search warrants on businesses and residences in Ector and Midland Counties.
After investigating several thefts of catalytic converters, there have been five arrests made of people who stole the converters and those who have engaged in selling the stolen property.
More arrests are expected to come in the coming days and weeks.
Julian Encinas, Jacob Leasure, Jason Lemoine, Juan Astorga, and Robert Munoz have all been arrested in connection to the catalytic converter investigation.
Andres Astorga is still wanted at this time and the community is encouraged to contact the Odessa Police Department or Odessa Crime Stoppers at 432-333-TIPS.