Two members of Natural Bridge Vol. Fire Dept. facing charges related to misuse of departmental funds
ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY, Va. - Two members of the Natural Bridge Volunteer Fire Dept. Investigators said former Natural Bridge Fire Chief Justin Garrett, 27, and former treasurer Robert Newman, 54, are facing embezzlement and conspiracy to embezzle charges. Officials say the charges are related to the misuse of departmental funds and reportedly stem from irregularities found during a routine financial audit required by the county and an investigation by the Rockbridge County Sheriff's Office. Rockbridge County Fire-Rescue Chief Nathan Ramsey said the county will work closely with the Natural Bridge department to monitor spending. Anyone with information is asked to call Rockbridge County Fire-Rescue Chief Nathan Ramsey at 540-572-4213.