Liberty County Fire Marshal and assistant chiefs arrested
LIBERTY – The Vindicator has learned about the arrest of the Liberty County Fire Marshal and his two assistants on charges of theft, official oppression, and tampering with evidence.
News of the arrest broke late Monday, and information is sparse at this time on the details related to those charges against Bill Hergemueller, Nat Holcomb and Jesse McGraw, but all three were booked into the Liberty County Jail.
According to a source familiar with the arrest, the investigation was conducted by the Texas Rangers.
CHARGES:
Hergemueller
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Official Oppression
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TAMPER/FABRICATE PHYS EVID W/INTENT TO IMPAIR
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TAMPER/FABRICATE PHYS EVID W/INTENT TO IMPAIR
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THEFT PROP >=$750<$2500 ENH IAT
Holcomb
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Tamper w/ Goverment Record Defraud/ Harm
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THEFT PROP >=$750<$2500 ENH IAT
McGraw
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Tamper w/ Goverment Record Defraud/ Harm
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TAMPER/FABRICATE PHYS EVID W/INTENT TO IMPAIR
Liberty County District Attorney Jennifer Bergman said her office would have more on the charges in the coming days.
Hergemueller also serves as the county coordinator of the Office of Management.