Former Smithville VFD Treasurer charged with theft

A former treasurer of the Smithville Volunteer Fire Department was arrested Thursday in the Houston area for reportedly stealing from his former non-profit.

John Johnson was booked into the Brazoria County Jail by members of the Alvin Police Department on an arrest warrant after he reportedly stole between $30,000-150,000 from the Smithville VFD. As of Friday afternoon, Johnson remained in the Brazoria County Jail in lieu of a $75,000 bond.

The arrest comes after an investigation that began in November. Smithville police received a report that a former Smithville VFD reportedly stole money from the non-profit.