• Three former members of the Stanley Fire Department in North Carolina have been indicted on multiple felony charges. • The alleged acts were meant to undermine new leadership and compromise emergency response capabilities. • Former Chief Eric Withers, former Deputy Chief Michael Hullett, and former Captain Ashley Price face charges including obstruction of justice and damaging computer systems.

Three former members of the Stanley Fire Department have been indicted following a criminal investigation conducted in conjunction with the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, the town of Stanley, and the Gaston County District Attorney’s Office.

In 2023, following the departure of several senior members of the fire department, the town initiated an internal audit to assess operati

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