Former Fire Chief Pleads Guilty to Theft | Huntsville News

A former volunteer fire chief in Russellville, Alabama, pleaded guilty to stealing over $16,000 from his own department between 2022 and 2023—using funds for personal expenses. Though sentenced to 46 months suspended, he still faces a restitution hearing to repay the department, which is already struggling financially. The DA emphasized restoring public trust in volunteer first responders and sending a clear message against corruption. Investigators from the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office uncovered the fraud, and now the community’s focus is on getting the money back so the fire department can keep serving. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/16259337c22fea2c