Ex-police chief sentenced for child porn conviction
Former police chief Jenkins received a 21 month prison term plus two years probation for possessing more than ten child pornography images. He will enter an alcohol and sex offender treatment program, with the Bureau of Prisons to determine placement. Jenkins cooperated with authorities, underwent extensive psychological testing, and faced possible lifetime sex offender registration. The judge acknowledged Jenkins’s exemplary past but warned there are no passes for such crimes.
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Jenkins reflects on 38 years as Odessa police chief
James Jenkins, former Odessa Police Chief, recalls a 38 year law enforcement career including 1991 to 2000 crime reductions, chaplains program, storefronts, and community policing. He later received a 21 month federal prison sentence and two years probation for possessing child pornography.
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Hollywood elicits two engagements and a city tribute
Charlie Sheen announces engagement to Denise Richards in a report tying his Spin City role to past work. Muhammad Ali is honored with Ali Millennium Day in Los Angeles by Mayor Hahn on his 60th birthday. Robert Wise to receive 2002 Milestone Award from the Producers Guild for lifetime achievement in film and television.
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Taliban officials freed amid surrender talks and firepower
The story notes Taliban leaders including Nooruddin Turabi face potential war crimes questions as U S officials weigh custody. It reports seven ex leaders freed in Kandahar after surrender talks and ongoing U S led efforts against Taliban and al Qaida. Movements to stabilize Kabul include Karzai ordering armed men to return to barracks and only uniformed police on streets.
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Texas Lottery Winning Numbers for Lotto and Road Runner
Texas Lottery list shows Lotto numbers 5 9 14 34 38 43 for Wednesday January 9 with an estimated 12 million dollar jackpot and Road Runner Cash results 7 88 12 15 27 for Tuesday January 8 with official results at NMLottery dot com.
Odessa American Staff Contact Information Card
The Odessa American lists contact numbers for readers and offices. Main line 337 6262 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Out of town call 800 375 4661. For missing papers call 337 7314 or 888 375 OAOA, with weekend hours.
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Classified Advertising Rates and Contact Info
The Odessa American classifieds page lists ad rates for daily and Sunday placements with a multiproduct pricing structure. It provides fax numbers and directs readers to the Classified Department and Advertising Director for submissions.
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Education bill and Hollywood humor collide in headlines
Hollywood humorist Argus Hamilton notes political twists from a three stooges image ruling to an education bill in Congress. He highlights Potter film success, White House tours, and security chatter amid satire on Bush Kennedy Ridge Cheney and energy policy.
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Correction on Odessa police chief race background
The correction notes Captain Don Orren joined the Odessa Police in 1978 and earned an associate degree at Odessa College. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Texas of the Permian Basin in 1993 with criminology, and is a graduate of the FBI National Academy. Four of the other five candidates also attended the FBI National Academy. Les Moore is listed as a candidate.
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Feuding Kabul Jewish residents clash over Torah edition
Isaac Levy and Zebulan Simonto, the last Jewish residents of Kabul, recount a three year feud over a handwritten Torah. Each has imprisoned the other on accusations tied to religion and espionage while both maintain dilapidated synagogues with no visitors.
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