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This article was first published on August 12, 2026 by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) and curated for The Midland readers.

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This story was reported by Tamlyn Price at KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS).

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Odessa police seek woman accused of using dead person’s forged check

Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Tamlyn Price, as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) · August 12, 2026 · 1 min read

A crime occurred at a pharmacy in Odessa, involving a check that did not belong to the person using it. The transaction took place at a store on East 42nd Street. Further details about the incident are available from local authorities.

A person who died is connected to the check used in the purchase. To assist with the investigation, people can contact Detective Troglin or Odessa Crime Stoppers with any relevant information.

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Category: safety · Published: August 12, 2026 · Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) · Reading time: 1 min

Summary created by	The Midland Editorial Desk — automated, rule-governed
Byline on source page	Tamlyn Price, as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
Original story	Read at the source
Source published	Aug 12, 2026
Indexed here	Aug 12, 2026
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Odessa police seek woman accused of using dead person’s forged check

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