No crime involved with fire truck

State investigator says allegations of sabotage on Flomaton truck based on personal feelings, dislikes or vendettas

A special agent with the Alabama State Bureau of Investigations has determined no violation of the state's criminal code occurred stemming from allegations made by Jimmy Brantley that a Flomaton Fire Department truck was intentionally damaged.

Agent James Murphy filed his report this week with Escambia County District Attorney Steve Billy stating that “individual(s) may have allowed personal feelings, dislikes or vendettas to play a role in the accusations.”

Billy said the investigation by SBI was a probable cause investigation to determine if a crime had occurred. He said no crime was found a...