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Odessa man charged in sexual assault of teen trafficking victim
Summary by The Odessa Editorial Desk Erica Miller , as published by Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar)
· August 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway On June 20, officers were at the La Quinta investigating the drug case.
An Odessa man is being held in the Ector County Jail on accusations of sexual assault. The alleged victim is a 15-year-old girl who is also a victim in a human trafficking case in Dallas. The Odessa Police Department was involved in the investigation, which initially began as a drug case at a local hotel.
On June 20, officers were at the La Quinta investigating the drug case. Further details about the case are available from local news sources, including the Odessa Police Department report. The investigation is ongoing, and more information may be released as it becomes available.
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Category: safety Published: August 5, 2026 Source: Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar) Reading time: 1 min
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