NewsNoticias Tampa Bay (Univision)September 2, 2026Hillsborough
El Paso Fire Department employee arrested for alleged theft of city-funded fuel
Oscar Maldonado, an employee of the El Paso Fire Department, was arrested on September 1, 2026, on charges of stealing city-purchased fuel for personal use. Authorities allege that Maldonado used his municipal access to fill five-gallon containers from official vehicles and transport them to his residence in Anthony, New Mexico.
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The case involves the alleged misuse of public funds intended for official city operations, resulting in criminal charges of theft and abuse of public office against a municipal employee.
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organizationEl Paso County Sheriff's Office“Investigating agency”organizationEl Paso Fire Department“Employer of the accused”locationAnthony, New Mexico“Residence of the accused”locationEl Paso County Detention Center“Place of detention”organizationTexas Rangers“Assisted in the corruption investigation”personOscar Maldonado“El Paso Fire Department employee accused of fuel theft”