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3 men arrested after traffic stop leads to stolen trailer in Marfa
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Tamlyn Price , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· August 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Officers seized a trailer that had been reported stolen.
A traffic stop in Marfa resulted in the recovery of stolen property. Officers seized a trailer that had been reported stolen. The trailer was being towed by a vehicle lacking proper registration.
Further investigation revealed the trailer's origins and its intended destination. It was reportedly headed to Mexico when the stop occurred. Three individuals were taken into custody in connection with the theft.
They face charges related to property theft. For more information, details are available from the Marfa Police Department.
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Category: safety Published: August 5, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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