The Odessa Police Department Criminal Investigations Division has made an arrest for Online Solicitation of a Minor; which is a Felony of the Second Degree. This arrest stems from a still active and ongoing effort on the part of the Crimes Against Persons Unit.
Jovan Jacob Lopez Pando, DOB 07-04-1993, is currently in custody at the Ector County Law Enforcement Center. Due to the ongoing nature of this investigation and the sensitive information regarding children, no further details will be released at this time.
Any member of the community that has any information pertaining to this investigation is being asked to contact the Odessa Police Department non-emergency number or visit our website and leave their information.