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Red Oak man charged with fuel theft

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April 1st, 2014 by Ric Hanson

Sheriff’s officials in Montgomery County say a man was arrested early this (Tuesday) morning after failing to pay for fuel. 20-year old Jeremy J. Navarrete, of Red Oak, was taken into custody at around 2:30-a.m., for Theft in the 5th Degree. He also did not possess a valid driver’s license. Bond was set at $300.

Authorities say Navarrete was arrested following an investigation into a complaint about a person who had pumped fuel into his vehicle and was unable to pay for it. The vehicle he was operating and filled with fuel was towed.