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Area News: Texas volunteer firefighter was arrested on felony arson charges
ALPINE, Texas — A volunteer firefighter and emergency medical services (EMS) crew member in Alpine, Texas, was arrested July 5 on suspicion of setting multiple brush fires in the area. David Matthew Neet, 44, of Alpine, Texas, was arrested by Brewster County Sheriff’s Officers in connection with multiple wildland...
Big Bend Area Law Enforcement Officers Association meets in Marathon
MARATHON, Texas — Sheriff Dodson hosted a meeting of the Big Bend Area Law Enforcement Officers Association on Wednesday evening at the Community Center in Marathon. Officers from across the region attended the event, according to a press release from the Brewster County Sheriff's Office. The gathering featured door prize donations from local businesses and food provided by Angel Torres and trustees from the Brewster County Jail.
Texas firefighter charged with setting multiple fires over 2 years
ALPINE, Texas — A volunteer firefighter and emergency medical services (EMS) crew member in Alpine was arrested July 5 on suspicion of setting multiple brush fires in the area, a Wednesday Texas A&M Forest Service news release said. David Matthew Neet, 44, of Alpine, was arrested by Brewster County...
Texas volunteer firefighter arrested on felony arson charges
Jul. 10—ALPINE — A volunteer firefighter and emergency medical services (EMS) crew member in Alpine was arrested July 5 on suspicion of setting multiple brush fires in the area, a Wednesday Texas A&M Forest Service news release said. David Matthew Neet, 44, of Alpine, was arrested by Brewster County Sheriff's Officers in connection with multiple wildland fires spanning 2023 — 2024. An initial ...
Texas volunteer firefighter accused of deliberately igniting brush fires charged with arson
ALPINE, Texas (KWTX) — David Matthew Neet, 44, a volunteer firefighter and emergency medical services (EMS) crew member in Alpine, Texas, was arrested July 5 on suspicion of setting multiple brush fires in the area, The Texas A&M Forest Service announced. Neet was arrested by Brewster County Sheriff’s Office...
Big Bend area firefighter arrested for arson after recent string of roadside fires
An Alpine volunteer firefighter was arrested Friday and charged with arson for allegedly setting multiple roadside fires in the Big Bend region over at least the last few weeks. David Matthew Neet was taken into custody Friday afternoon after what the Brewster County Sheriff’s Office described as a “lengthy investigation...
Volunteer firefighter, also an EMS member, arrested on suspicion of starting numerous brush fires
ALPINE, Texas — David Matthew Neet, an Alpine volunteer firefighter and EMS crew member, was arrested Friday on suspicion of setting multiple brush fires in the area.Neet, of Odessa, was taken into custody by the Brewster County Sheriff's Office following a lengthy investigation. Authorities suspect Neet of starting several grass fires, and during the investigation, several incendiary devices were found. An arrest warrant was issued, charging Neet with arson, a second-degree felony.Sheriff Dodson commended Deputy Hector Holguin for his dedication to the investigation and thanked the Texas A&M Forest Service Investigators for their assistance. The case remains under investigation, according to the Brewster County Sheriff's Office.
Alpine volunteer firefighter, Odessa crew member arrested after being suspected of setting several grass fires
ALPINE, Texas — Alpine volunteer firefighter David Matthew Neet and a 1st Response EMS of Odessa were arrested Friday afternoon after being suspected of setting several grass fires, according to the Brewster County Sheriff's Office. During the course of the fire investigations, several devices used to cause fires were...
Alpine firefighter arrested for arson following recent brush fires
ALPINE — Brewster County sheriff’s deputies arrested an Alpine volunteer firefighter and longtime emergency medical technician Friday, charging him in connection to a spate of recent bushfires in the Alpine area. David Mathew Neet, 44, of Alpine was expected to be arraigned by County Judge Greg Henington today on charges of arson, a second-degree felony, said Brewster County Sheriff Ronny Dodson.
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