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‘We will find you’: U.S. Marshals, TAG arrest 32 fugitives in Midland-Odessa operation
By Tamlyn Price at CBS7 / KOSA-TV News (firstalert7.com)
· July 9, 2026
· 3 min read
MIDLAND-ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - A joint law enforcement operation led by the U.S. Marshals Service and the Texas Anti-Gang Center-Permian Basin (TAG) resulted in the arrests of 32 wanted suspects in the Midland-Odessa area during a four-day fugitive roundup.According to the release by the U.S. Mar...
Key takeaway Marshals Service and the Texas Anti-Gang Center-Permian Basin (TAG) resulted in the arrests of 32 wanted suspects in the Midland-Odessa area during a four-day fugitive roundup.
Why this matters in The Odessa
The recent arrests of 32 fugitives in the Midland-Odessa area through Operation Dust Bowl brings a measure of relief to local residents who have been impacted by the presence of these wanted individuals. The fact that those arrested were wanted on serious charges such as murder, kidnapping, and aggravated assault highlights the potential danger they posed to the community. The seizure of two guns during the operation also underscores the risk of violent crime associated with some of these fugitives. As the U.S. Marshals Service and the Texas Anti-Gang Center-Permian Basin continue to work together to target fugitives in the area, residents can expect to see a decrease in crime rates and a safer environment. The operation's success is a testament to the effectiveness of collaborative law enforcement efforts in the Permian Basin region, and it will be important to monitor the long-term impact of this operation on public safety in Odessa and surrounding communities.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: CBS7 / KOSA-TV News (firstalert7.com) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? MIDLAND-ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - A joint law enforcement operation led by the U.S. Marshals Service and the Texas Anti-Gang Center-Permian Basin (TAG) resulted in the arrests of 32 wanted suspects in the Midland-Odessa area during a four-day fugitive roundup.According to the release by the U.S. Mar...
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