Police Chief James Hommel and two others were arrested in February on animal cruelty charges relating to the Marlin Animal Control Center.

All charges against Marlin Police Chief James Hommel and former city code enforcer Robert Thomas were dismissed. Charges were dropped due to “insufficient evidence".

MARLIN, Texas (KWTX) - The Marlin Police Department ... The owner of the dogs was located and informed of the incident, according to police. Police say an update will be provided once their ...

MARLIN, Texas (KWTX) - Falls County Precinct 1 Constable ... The Marlin Volunteer Fire Department was alerted to the man’s location and found him walking in the woods. They took the man back ...