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El Paso Fire Department employee arrested for theft of fuel
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk Jamel Valencia , as published by KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· September 2, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The allegations against Oscar Maldonado claim he would dispense fuel into his personal vehicles. A 51-year-old employee of the fire department is accused of stealing fuel.
A 51-year-old employee of the fire department is accused of stealing fuel. The allegations against Oscar Maldonado claim he would dispense fuel into his personal vehicles. A witness came forward with this information, leading to an investigation.
A tip from a concerned citizen prompted authorities to look into the matter. The investigation was initiated after this tip was received.
Further details about the allegations and the investigation are available from the source. The accused is an employee of the El Paso Fire Department.
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Category: safety Published: September 2, 2026 Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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