Youngster fighting cancer fills goal of becoming peace officer ANDREWS – Area law enforcement agencies this week made a dream come true for a 7-year-old girl battling terminal cancer. Abigail Arias of Freeport, Texas, had a strong desire to become a peace officer, and she didn’t let an uphill battle with the deadly disease stop her from reaching her goal. West Texas law officers allowed the young girl’s ambition to become a reality this week. Officers representing several agencies—including the Andrews County Sheriff ’s Office and Andrews Police Department—staged a swearing in ceremony for Arias Wednesday in Midland. Law officers representing ...