By Drew Adams
Murray, KY – The Christian County Sheriff's Department has arrested two brothers for theft and misuse of public funds from a local volunteer fire department. An investigation into the Westside Volunteer Fire Department revealed misuse of public funds totaling more than $10,000. 30-year-old Fire Chief James Douglas and 37-year-old Assistant Chief, Jerry Douglas Jr. were taken into custody yesterday. Authorities seized evidence during searches of the fire house and both men's homes. The two men are accused of using money collected for the fire department to pay personal expenses. Officials are withholding specific details of the crimes until the investigation is complete.