AI-Summary – News For Tomorrow
Oscar Manuel Morales was arrested in Midland, Texas, on September 3rd for burglary and stalking his ex-girlfriend. Despite the woman ending their relationship after he became physical, and a clear request to cease contact, Morales relentlessly pursued her with over 700 messages, unwanted visits to her apartment, and waiting for her in parking lots. On September 3rd, he broke into her apartment by manipulating the deadbolt. Security footage confirmed his presence. He claimed he was retrieving his belongings, but the victim stated he had no permission to enter. The victim is seeking an emergency protective order and pressing charges. Morales is currently held in the Midland County Jail, awaiting bond.
News summary provided by Gemini AI.
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) – A man in Midland is facing charges after police say he broke into his ex-girlfriend’s apartment and wouldn’t stop contacting her.
According to an affidavit, Oscar Manuel Morales was arrested on Sept. 3 for burglary of a habitation with intent to commit a felony and stalking.
Police say, Morales had been showing up at his ex’s apartment and sending her hundreds of text messages, even though she had already broken up with him and told him not to come around anymore.
The woman told officers she ended the relationship on Aug. 3 after Morales got physical with her during a trip to California.
She also said he had been living with her, but she made him leave after the breakup.
Shortly after that, she sent him a clear message telling him to stop contacting her and to stay away from her apartment.
Police say Morales sent her more than 700 messages across several apps, even after she blocked him on everything except his phone number.
He also reportedly waited for her in parking lots and showed up at her apartment uninvited.
Things came to a head on Sept. 3 when the woman’s mom called police, saying Morales had forced his way into the apartment.
When officers arrived, the door was locked, but security camera footage showed Morales entering and exiting the place multiple times.
He told officers he only went in to get his TV and blanket, but the woman said he had no key and was never allowed back in.
Morales apparently figured out how to twist the deadbolt open with his thumb and used that to get inside.
During the incident, he spoke to the woman through her security camera. She told him to leave and said she would call the police.
According to the report, Morales said things like, “If I wanted to see you, I would have waited for you to come,” and, “Please don’t call the cops on me.”
Police arrested him later that night at an RV park, where he was staying with his dad.
He was taken to the Midland County Jail and is now facing felony charges.
The woman has asked for an emergency protective order and said she wants to press charges.
A bond has yet to be set for Morales.
Copyright 2025 KOSA. All rights reserved.
