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Texas woman arrested for $70K Roswell car dealership theft
Summary by The Odessa Editorial Desk Jocelyn Flores , as published by Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar)
· July 21, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The woman, identified as 40-year-old Roshelle Ruffin from Houston, is accused of stealing nearly $70,000.
A Texas woman has been arrested in connection with a significant theft from a car dealership. The alleged theft occurred at an auto group in Roswell, New Mexico, where the woman was employed. The woman, identified as 40-year-old Roshelle Ruffin from Houston, is accused of stealing nearly $70,000.
If convicted on all charges, she could face a substantial prison sentence. Further details on the case are available from the New Mexico Department of Justice, including the potential sentence Ruffin faces if convicted on all 25 counts.
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Category: safety Published: July 21, 2026 Source: Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar) Reading time: 1 min
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