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Odessa man faces felony charges after alleged knife threat during dispute over dog
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Gabriella Meza , as published by KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)
· July 21, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the incident are available from local news sources, including KMID ABC Big 2.
A dispute over a dog led to the arrest of a 75-year-old man from Odessa. He is facing two felony charges related to the incident. The charges are for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
The man allegedly threatened two of his neighbors with a knife during the dispute. Further details about the incident are available from local news sources, including KMID ABC Big 2. The man's arrest was reported, but additional information about the circumstances surrounding the dispute is not provided here.
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Category: safety Published: July 21, 2026 Source: KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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