Odessa Midland marijuana ring busted by federal agents
Four suspects remained in custody while ten others were arrested Thursday in a federal drug case filed by U S Attorney Johnny Sutton. The indictment ties fourteen defendants to an organization importing and distributing marijuana to Odessa and Midland. The group reportedly used backpacking transfers and Western Union wire transfers to launder profits and finance further operations.
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U.S
Johnny Sutton
Group of 14
Odessa
Midland
Western Union
Sutton
Odessa group charged in drug and money laundering conspiracy
Federal indictment names Manuel Barrera Thomas Bull of Odessa and others from Odessa Presidio and Sutton. The group allegedly arranged marijuana sales trading vehicles seized as payment for 1000 kilograms of marijuana. Defendants Mora Lujan Juarez Lajamie Chavez Callahan Arreola Lujan face five to forty year terms while conspiracy to commit money laundering carries up to 20 years.
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Sutton
Elayna Mora-Lujan
Pedro Jose Juarez
Rendi Renee Lajamie
Monica Sandra Chavez
Dorcas Enriqueta Callahan
Hernandez
Castro
Barrera
Basin foundation grants total 366700 to West Texas nonprofits
The Basin foundation announced grants totaling 366700 to groups including JBS Leadership Institute Unlock Ministries and West Texas Aphasia Center. The funds will support programs in smaller high schools and community nonprofits across the Permian Basin. Applications open each fall and spring with the next deadline Oct 1.
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News Foundation
Big Bend Youth Club
Buffalo Trail Council
Boy Scouts of America
Bynum School
Casa of West Texas
Christmas In Action of
Odessa
Communities
Girl Scouts of the
Permian Basin
Greater Ideal Family Life Center
Greenwood Little League
Harmony Home
Marfa Studio of Arts
Tom Parks
Institute
Foundation
Foundations
Texas Ave
Midland
Police News Roundup and Bank Aid For Family
Police report details aid efforts for John Brown family after a death. An account at Security State Bank will cover travel and funeral costs, with locations at 110 E Seventh St 4040 E 42nd St and 2752 N West County Road. Preliminary autopsy results expected in a couple days. full autopsy in several weeks.
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Security State Bank
John Brown
E. 42Nd St
N. West County Road
Lithia Motors Plans New Dealership on JBS Parkway
Lithia Motors proposes a new dealership on the 5000 block of JBS Parkway, seeking space to construct a three-building site for auto sales and service. The plan targets a multiproperty stretch to host a full showroom, service bays, and customer parking.
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Lithia Motors
Jbs Parkway
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Midland Gem and Mineral Society
Midland Teen Court
Petroleum Museum
Rock the Desert
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Rale
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Jim’s Tall & Big Men’s Store
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