Sweeny fire chief placed on leave following arrest of son, former chief

The department announced that its current chief has been “removed from his position as Fire Chief and will be taking a leave of absence."

Cousin of former Sweeny Fire Chief accuses him of abusing her as child

A former relative of ex-Sweeny Fire Chief Timothy David Webb breaks her silence, alleging he abused her as a child in 2007. As Webb faces 13 heinous charges involving children, Sweeny police are now investigating after the woman's original police report from nearly 20 years ago has vanished.

Former Sweeny Fire Chief arrested on child sex crimes
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Former Sweeny Fire Chief Timothy Webb arrested on felony charges related to sex crimes involving a child, allegedly spanning over a two year time period. A former firefighter also allegedly exchanged photos with Webb and is also charged with multiple felonies involving child sex crimes.

Sweeny community reeling after fire chief’s arrest for crimes against children

Former Sweeny Fire Chief Timothy Webb and a volunteer firefighter face over a dozen felony charges involving child victims aged 9 to 15. Sweeny Police Chief Brad Caudle says the investigation into the "heinous" allegations has shaken the community's trust in first responders as the elder Timothy Webb returns to lead the department.

Sweeny police chief speaks after two murders in same apartment

Sweeny Police Chief Brad Caudle speaks with FOX 26 after two murders at the same apartment complex rattled the small town. He opens up about why the investigation took months and his hope to rebuild trust with the community.

Teen's Sweeny murder remains unanswered months later
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16-year-old Robert Phillipps III was killed Easter Sunday, months after another victim was killed at the same Sweeny apartment complex. The Sweeny police chief tells FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour why there are still no answers for Robert's death.

Sweeny police chief speaks on months-long gap between woman's death, husband's arrest
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The death of Michaela Jeffries Tyler was one of two deaths that happened at a Sweeny apartment complex in the last year. FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour spoke to Police Chief Brad Caudle about why it took almost nine months for Michaela's then-husband to be arrested.

Brazoria County: Man arrested for wife's 2024 death in Sweeny
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A man was arrested for the 2024 death of his wife in Sweeny. FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour talked to the victim's family and received a statement from Sweeny PD.

Brazoria County: One month after Sweeny murder, 16-year-old's family demands answers
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Robert Phillips was reportedly killed at an apartment complex on Easter Sunday. After a month with no answers, Phillips' family shares their pleads with FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour.

Family and friends mourn tragic loss of 28-year-old in Sweeny

The tight-knit community of Sweeny grapples with the tragic loss of Michaela Tyler. Amidst an ongoing investigation with no arrests, her grandmother and co-workers at the daycare where Tyler worked speak out about the void left behind, highlighting her role as a caring teacher and the need for justice.

LIST: Houston-area schools still closed due to Nicholas

Some Southeast Texas school districts have announced plans to remain closed due to damage from Nicholas.