Liberty County fire marshal accused of official oppression, theft
Liberty County - Liberty County Fire Marshal Bill Hergemueller and his two assistants, Nat Holcomb and Jesse McGraw, were arrested late Monday and booked into the Liberty County Jail.
The Texas Rangers conducted the investigation, which has yet to disclose all the details surrounding the charges. Hergemueller faces several serious allegations, including official oppression, tampering/fabricating physical evidence with intent to impair (two counts), and theft of property valued between $750 and $2,500 (Enhanced).
Assistant fire marshals Holcomb and McGraw also face significant charges. Holcomb is charged with tampering with a government record (defraud/harm) and theft of property valued between $750 and $2,500 (Enhanced). Meanwhile, McGraw is charged with tampering with a government record (defraud/harm) and tampering/fabricating physical evidence with intent to impair.
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Liberty County District Attorney Jennifer Bergman announced that her office would provide more information regarding the charges in the coming days. The involvement of Hergemueller as the county fire marshal raises further questions as the investigation continues.