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OPD outlines fines, felonies, and seizure offenses for 4th of July

​To report illegal fireworks, gunshots, or any other illegal activity, one can call anonymously by calling the Odessa Police Department at 432-333-3641.

ODESSA, Texas — The Odessa Police Department posted on their Facebook page a list of offenses for this year's 4th of July celebration. 

This is what the post outlined:

FIREWORKS:

Fireworks exploding in city limits will result in a $500 fine and all fireworks seized. 

If the fireworks explode and interfere with police, this will result in a state jail felony. 

If the fireworks explode and cause serious injury or interfere with police, this will result in a 1st degree felony. 

FIREARMS:

If discharged in city limits, a Class A misdemeanor will be issued and the firearm will be seized. 

If deadly conduct occurs, including reckless discharge in the direction of a person, habitation, building, or vehicle, this will be a 3rd degree felony and will also result in the firearm being seized. 

ALCOHOL: 

Possession of an open container will result in a $500 fine and the alcohol will be seized. 

These were the offenses outlined for driving while intoxicated: 

1st offense, Class B misdemeanor. 

2nd offense or a BAC of > 0.15, Class A misdemeanor. 

Child passenger will result in a state jail felony. 

3rd offense or cause of serious injury will result in a 3rd degree felony. 

To report illegal fireworks, gunshots, or any other illegal activity, one can call anonymously by calling the Odessa Police Department at (432) 333-3641.

 

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