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Odessan accused of attacking neighbor’s door with machete
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· August 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway A 52-year-old neighbor, Ivan Garcia, allegedly punched a man in the face and then used a machete to attack the apartment door.
A disturbance at an apartment on Tanglewood led to the arrest of an Odessa man. The incident occurred early Wednesday morning. A 52-year-old neighbor, Ivan Garcia, allegedly punched a man in the face and then used a machete to attack the apartment door.
The injured man was bleeding from the nose when officers arrived. Gouge marks were visible on the door. Door bell camera footage appears to show Garcia wielding the machete and striking the door.
Further details of the incident are available from the Odessa police report. The report provides more information on the events leading to Garcia's arrest.
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Category: safety Published: August 5, 2026 Source: Odessa American (oaoa.com) Reading time: 1 min
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