Former treasurer booked for theft

SMITHVILLE VFD

A former Smithville Volunteer Fire Department treasurer was arrested last week on allegations he stole tens of thousands of dollar s f rom the nonprof it , officials said John Johnson was taken into custody in the Houston area and booked into the Brazoria County Jail on a warrant tied to the case April 16. Authorities allege he stole between $30,000 and $150,000 from the Smithville VFD following an investigation that began in November.

According to officials, a forensic audit of the department was conducted after Smithville police received a report of theft within the VFD. The investigation reviewed financial records and bank accounts before issuing several subpoenas for additional information and an arrest warrant was obtained.