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Texas Rangers investigation leads to charges against Liberty …
Sep 24, 2024 · Three members of the Liberty County Fire Marshal Office were arrested on Monday, Sept. 23, following an investigation led by the Texas Rangers. Those facing charges are William Eugene "Bill" Hergemueller, 63, of Dayton; Erskine Nathaniel "Nat" Holcomb, 64, of Cleveland; and Jesse McGraw, 53, also of Cleveland. Hergemueller, who also serves as …
More details emerge on charges against Liberty County fire …
Sep 24, 2024 · Bluebonnet News has obtained more information regarding the arrest of Liberty County Fire Marshal Bill Hergemueller and Assistant Fire Marshals Erskine “Nat” Holcomb and Jesse McGraw, which took place on Monday, Sept. 23, following an investigation by the Texas Rangers. The charges against the trio reportedly stem from incidents of alleged theft and misconduct at…
Elna Ruth Brown | Bluebonnet News
Sep 25, 2024 · Elna Ruth Brown, 84, of Houston, Texas, passed away on Sept. 24, 2024. Born on April 15, 1940, in Hempstead, Texas, Elna was the beloved daughter of Virgil Whigham and Eunice Johnson Whigham. Elna dedicated her life to her family, raising her children in Dayton, Texas, before moving to Tennessee, where she pursued her calling…
Hermina Lenette Roberts Chavis | Bluebonnet News
October 4, 2024. Hermina Lenette Roberts Chavis, lovingly known as “Peaches,” passed away on Sept. 29 at the age of 59. Born on Jan. 9, 1965, in Liberty, Texas, Peaches lived a life filled with love, kindness, and devotion to everyone she cherished. Her radiant smile and warm heart touched all who knew her.
Liberty County fire marshal terminated following criminal charges ...
Sep 27, 2024 · Liberty County Commissioners Court met in a special session on Friday, Sept. 27, at the Jack Hartel Building in Liberty, where they unanimously voted to terminate Fire Marshal Bill Hergemueller’s employment following his recent arrest on charges of theft, tampering with evidence, and official oppression. His removal also indirectly results in the termination of deputy…
Daily Arrest Report - Bluebonnet News
Daily Arrest Report bbnewseditor - October 7, 2024 1. The following people were booked in at the Liberty County Jail on Oct. 4, 2024: Faulkner, Jason - Possession of Marijuana, Unlawfully Carrying Weapon, Driving... 2024 Refresh Checking Account-6.10-Print Ads. All persons arrested are presumed innocent until they are tried in a court of law.
Mom arrested after handgun incident at Tarkington High School
Sep 16, 2024 · A potentially dangerous situation occurred on Monday morning, Sept. 16, at Tarkington High School when an altercation between two parents escalated in the school’s parking lot. According to an official statement from Tarkington ISD, one of the parents reportedly brandished a small-caliber handgun during the verbal dispute, leading to an immediate response from school administrators…
Mary “Beth” Buchanan | Bluebonnet News
Sep 13, 2024 · Mary “Beth” Buchanan passed away on Sept. 10, 2024, at her home in Liberty, Texas. Beth was born in Dayton, Texas, on Oct. 21, 1928, to Minnie Magdeline and Henry Thomas Conner. She graduated from Liberty High School in 1946. Beth was young and active at 95 yeas old until her health declined in recent…
Cleveland ISD on lockdown following threats of violence
Sep 30, 2024 · Cleveland High School is currently on lockdown following threats called in to the Cleveland Police Department on Monday morning, around 7 a.m., according to Superintendent Stephen McCanless. The first call, made by a student, cited ongoing stress and bullying. Moments later, a second call from the same individual threatened a school shooting ...