Montgomery County, Tx- Former Port Neches Fire Chief Paul Edward Nelson, 57, is in trouble – again – and law enforcement says it is again related to child sex crimes.
An investigation by the Texas Attorney General s Office Child Exploitation Unit, with assistance from the Port Neches Police Department, has led to the arrest of Port Neches Fire Chief Paul
Jail records show Paul Nelson has bonded out on Thursday. Author: Jordan James (12NewsNow) Updated: 11:51 AM CST January 14, 2021
PORT NECHES, Texas An on-going investigation involving child pornography landed Port Neches Fire Chief Paul Nelson in the Jefferson County jail on Wednesday.
According to the state Attorney General s office, this all started with an online tip.
When you re a public official, you re held to a higher standard. That s why the Port Neches Police chief hopes Nelson s arrest won t define the community.
Emotions are running high for many across Port Neches after the arrest of the city’s fire chief. This is one of those incidents that makes you sick to your stomach, said Chief Paul LeMoine, Port Neches Police.
Paul Edward Nelson, 54, was arrested by Wednesday morning Port Neches Police officers on charges of possession of child pornography according to jail records.