Mother of murder suspect arrested for allegedly tampering with evidence
Dec. 28, 2020
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A mother and son were arrested last week in connection with the death of a woman in West Odessa who officials say was intentionally struck with an SUV.Alex Schmidt
A mother and son were arrested last week in connection with the death of a woman in West Odessa who officials say was intentionally struck with an SUV.
Humberto Polanco, 35, was arrested and charged Dec. 21 following the death of 38-year-old Veronica Carrillo. Polanco allegedly swerved to hit Carrillo with his vehicle as she walked on West 16th Street, according to a press release from the Ector County Sheriff’s Office.
Suspect s Mother Arrested For Tampering With Evidence In Fatal Hit-and-Run
According to law enforcement, Eva Polanco has been charged with tampering with evidence.
At this time, it is unclear how Mrs. Polanco tampered with evidence, but authorities have released additional details of the relationship between the suspect and the victim, Veronica Carrillo.
Polanco and Carrillo apparently lived together in Andrews and had an on-going relationship.
Court records show Polanco was arrested in October and subsequently released on December 8 for assault causes injury in family violence.
Last week Polano swerved his SUV and struck Carrillo as she was walking on a road in Ector County. Carrillo succumbed ot her injuries at the scence.