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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 2013

Page

2

Odessa confronts growing synthetic drug problem in community

Odessa doctors report a surge in synthetic drug treatment with teens and twenty-somethings most affected. Police warn the issue is expanding with aggressive symptoms and psychosis. residents urge city leaders to ban sale and write new ordinances. Local advocates say treatment resources are limited and stores misuse potpourri labeling.

Scroggins Turner Ector County Bobby Bland Scott Layh Associated Press Drug Enforcement Administration Lane Anna Scroggins New Day

Jail overpopulation flagged in three day inspection

Inspector Jimmy Barton reported 10 jail cells over capacity during June 18 to 20 inspection with at least two floor mattresses per cell and an inmate assigned to each. Population reached 665 the day of inspection, 639 on Friday, with 25 deficient jailers and overtime pay noted. Donaldson said reinspection possible in 30 days after actions to address demerits.

Jimmy Barton Texas Commission On Jail Standards Donaldson TCIS TCJS Redford

Ector County jail cited for overcrowding and staff shortages

Ector County faces jail overcrowding with 110 female inmates in a 90-bed facility and a shortage of jailers. Officials cite oil boom growth and rising felony cases. plans include adding an attorney to push plea deals and possibly a fifth district court.

Donaldson Ector Susan Redford Texas Cate Ector County Bobby Bland Bland

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