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Ex-Esperance fire chief accused of stealing thousands from department

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The former Esperance Volunteer Fire Department chief has been arrested following an ongoing investigation into reported stolen funds. According to the state Comptroller's Office, 44-year-old Matthew Deffer is accused of stealing $10,000 from the Esperance Fire and Rescue Squad and Fallen Firefighters Memorial accounts.

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Ex-Esperance fire chief accused of stealing thousands from department

The former Esperance Volunteer Fire Department chief has been arrested following an ongoing investigation into reported stolen funds. According to the state Comptroller's Office, 44-year-old Matthew Deffer is accused of stealing $10,000 from the Esperance Fire and Rescue Squad and Fallen Firefighters Memorial accounts.

·Albany, United States
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WTEN broke the news in Albany, United States on Monday, June 1, 2026.
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