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Midland police arrest barricaded subject for stalking, federal gun and drug charges

Eddie Villa, 44, was arrested on federal gun and drug charges, as well as state charges of stalking and evading.

MIDLAND, Texas — Midland police were on the scene of a barricaded subject in a vehicle Friday morning.

Officers initially responded to the area of Big Spring Street and Florida in reference to a stalking call at 3:40 a.m.

Upon arrival, officers located a vehicle described by dispatch and a pursuit ensued, ending west of Big Spring in the north service road of Loop 250.

The MPD tactical team was called out to the scene and after a few hours of negotiations the suspect surrendered, around 9:30 a.m.

Eddie Villa, 44, was arrested on federal gun and drug charges, as well as state charges of stalking and evading.

No one was injured during the stand-off. Police are still investigating.

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