Granbury, Texas city council candidate and business owner Brad Benson arrested on felony child pornography charges just before election day.
Brad Benson, a candidate in Tuesday’s Granbury city council election, was arrested Monday morning on felony charges of possession of child pornography, according to Hood County Jail records.Brad Benson, a candidate in Tuesday’s Granbury city council election, was arrested Monday morning on felony charges of possession of child pornography, according to Hood County Jail records.
Deeds said that the Hood County District Attorney’s Office is handling the investigation into Benson’s case. District Attorney Ryan Sinclair did not return a phone call from the Star-Telegram on Monday afternoon seeking comment.In 2018, Benson was named as a lifetime member of the Granbury volunteer fire department for his many years of answering emergency calls throughout Hood County.He describes himself as a “genuine conservative both fiscally and ideologically.
Benson said on his campaign website that he is running for city council to upgrade infrastructure, enhance fire department capabilities and reduce property taxes.“Based on the limited information available, it is our understanding that a serious sex related offense may be involved,” the party’s post read. “If these allegations are true, there is no way the party would ever condone such activity.”
Benson was arrested at his home, according to jail records. It was unclear whether he had obtained an attorney. Bond had not been set Monday afternoon.With my guide dog Barbara, I keep tabs on growth, economic development and other issues in Northeast Tarrant cities and other communities near Fort Worth. I’ve been a reporter at the Star-Telegram for 34 years.
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