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Ocean Springs Fire Department employee fired, arrested for embezzlement

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11 months ago

October 12, 2023

www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2023-10-12 16:06:21

SUMMARY: A firefighter from Ocean Springs, Dylan Holtz, has been fired and charged with embezzlement. He is accused of embezzling funds from an account owned by the Ocean Springs Firefighter Association. The funds, which amount to more than $1000, were obtained through various fundraisers and community donations. Holtz was arrested earlier in the week and is now facing charges. The fire department is acknowledging the mistake and emphasizing the importance of learning from it. They have been openly and honestly discussing the situation and working towards making improvements.

The Ocean Springs Fire Department has fired one of its firefighters for embezzlement.

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