Arlie Jones, a 48-year-old Odessa police officer, was killed on September 8, 2007, while responding to a domestic violence call. Officers attempting to gain entry were fired on by the suspect, Larry White; Corporal Scott Gardner was also killed and Corporal Abel Marquez was critically injured during the incident. After a four-hour standoff, White was taken into custody and later charged by the Texas Rangers with two counts of capital murder and three counts of attempted capital murder of a peace officer. He died of cancer before going to trial.

Jones had served 23 years with the department and was noted for community outreach efforts such as the Teddy Bear program and for his faith. He is survived by his wife Rhonda, daughters Kathleen, Chelsea, Shanna, Mandy, and Shonda, and five grandchildren. The community and many law enforcement officers attended the funerals.