Liberty County, TX, dismisses Fire Marshal and assistants for official oppression, record tampering, and theft; surrounding counties step in for fire investigations.
Liberty County, Texas, has dismissed Fire Marshal Bill Hergemueller and his assistants, Erskine "Nat" Holcomb and Jesse McGraw, following their arrests on charges of official oppression, tampering with records, and theft. The allegations include using their positions to extort payments from towing service workers and conducting inspections without licenses. Surrounding counties will assist with fire investigations until a new fire marshal is appointed, with an emphasis on stricter qualifications for future hires.
September 27, 2024
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