According to a release from the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office, Gary Vincent, who was the fire chief for 15 years, plead guilty to abuse of official capacity in the 221st District Court on Wednesday.
Ex-Magnolia fire chief pleads guilty in public corruption case
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HOUSTON – A former Magnolia volunteer fire chief pleaded guilty to abuse of official capacity on Wednesday.
Gary Vincent was sentenced to pay a $4,000 fine and restitution to the Magnolia Volunteer Fire Department, though that amount was not disclosed in a news release from the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office.
Vincent was the Magnolia Volunteer Fire Chief for approximately 15 years. On February 11, 2021, Vincent was placed on administrative leave due to a public integrity investigation. The district attorney’s office said the probe revealed that Vincent misused government money by hiring an unqualified employee for personal reasons and abusing his power by disregarding both ESD 10 and department policies and procedures put in place to protect Montgomery county taxpayers. The investigation also revealed a lack of oversight by the ESD 10 board, who have all since resigned.