Texas volunteer firefighter accused of felony arson, setting brush fires

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Texas volunteer firefighter accused of felony arson, setting brush fires
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A volunteer firefighter from Texas has been charged with 20 counts of arson after he was accused of seeing multiple brush fires beginning in 2023.

David Matthew Neet, a volunteer firefighter and EMS personnel, was arrested after being accused of setting multiple brush fires in the region.The 44-year-old was arrested on July 5 by Brewster County Sheriff’s Officers in connection with a series of wildland fires that occurred beginning in 2023 until 2024.

"We investigate wildland arson cases and work to bring those responsible to justice," stated Jarred Lemmon, Assistant Chief Law Enforcement Officer at Texas A&M Forest Service. "The success of this case would not have been possible without the diligent efforts of Brewster County Deputy Holquin.

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