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Hempstead contractor tied to ex-mayor facing felony charges

HEMPSTEAD, Texas – A Hempstead area contractor is now facing first-degree felony theft charges that stems from a lengthy investigation into the town’s former mayor. Robert Glover was booked into the Waller County jail on a charge of theft by a government contractor. Former Mayor Michael Wolfe pleaded guilty to the first-degree felony charge of […]

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Former Hempstead mayor headed to prison

The former Mayor of Hempstead is headed to prison after pleading guilty to a first degree felony of misapplication of fiduciary property. Michael Wolfe pleaded guilty in the middle of trial and was sentenced to six years in prison. “It was important for me that we send a message to not only the elected officials […]

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Former mayor of Hempstead faces new charges relating to time in office

The former mayor of Hempstead, Michael Wolfe, is facing new accusations stemming from his time in office. Wolfe was first charged in 2019 with abuse of official capacity. Waller County special prosecutor Warren Diepraam said Wolfe was accused of keeping himself and his daughter’s utilities from being disconnected even though they had delinquent account balances […]

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