ODESSA, Texas —
The Odessa Police Department arrested a man on Saturday for intentionally crashing his car into the H-E-B on 42nd Street.
According to OPD, at approximately 11:30 p.m., officers responded to the store in reference to a major crash.
After investigating, they determined that a gray Toyota Pathfinder, driven by 43-year-old Gonzolo Armendariz, crashed through the main entrance of the H-E-B.
He reportedly fought with the security guard and caused approximately $50,000 worth of damage.
According to an arrest affidavit, Armendariz was visibly drunk with a strong odor of alcohol coming from his breath and body. He was also slurring his words and not making sense with his sentences.
Officers found a gun inside the car when they did a search.
The affidavit also said the security officer at the scene reported that when Armendariz drove through the HEB, he said, "y'all didn't let me in, so I let myself in."
Armendariz was charged with driving while intoxicated, unlawful carrying of a weapon, false alarm, assault on a security officer, criminal mischief and assault causing bodily injury.
He was taken to the Ector County Law Enforcement Center. Jail records show he was released Sunday on bonds totaling over $45,000.