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Two Odessans face felony fentanyl charges after traffic stop
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Katelyn Carlock , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· July 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The stop occurred on July 24 near Highway 385 and East 100th Street, where a vehicle was pulled over for speeding.
A traffic stop in Odessa has led to felony fentanyl charges for two residents. The stop occurred on July 24 near Highway 385 and East 100th Street, where a vehicle was pulled over for speeding. The driver and passenger, who have prior narcotics history, were found with drug paraphernalia and a suspected fentanyl pill after a K9 officer assisted in a search.
Both individuals were arrested and now face charges related to controlled substances. Further details on the incident and charges are available from the Odessa Police Department, as reported by KOSA.
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Category: safety Published: July 31, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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