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Texas volunteer firefighter charged with 16 felony arson counts

An 18-year-old Moore Volunteer Fire Department member was arrested and charged with 16 felony counts of arson for allegedly setting fires to grass, fences, vehicles, and structures in Moore and Pearsall. State Fire Marshal's Office investigators said the fires caused significant damage and threatened public safety.

Where
Moore and Pearsall, Texas
When
Oct. 20, 2026
Sources
Reported by 2 outlets

Counties: Frio

Taxes and money

The sources don't state an effect on taxes. They do state these figures.

  • Bond$480,0001 2 Who pays or receives it: Dakoda Winchester

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Who's involved

  • Dakoda WinchesterVolunteer firefighter with Moore Volunteer Fire Department, arson suspect
  • Texas Department of InsuranceAgency that investigated and released information on the case
  • State Fire Marshal's OfficeInvestigators of the fires
  • Frio County Sheriff's OfficeAssisted in investigation
  • Moore Volunteer Fire DepartmentWinchester's employer

The facts

  • Dakoda Winchester, 18, was arrested on 16 felony arson charges.1 2 Stated by 2 sources
  • Winchester was a member of Moore Volunteer Fire Department when fires occurred.1 2 Stated by 2 sources
  • Fires occurred in Moore and Pearsall.1 2 Stated by 2 sources
  • Fires damaged grass, fences, vehicles, and structures.1 2 Stated by 2 sources
  • State Fire Marshal's Office and Frio County Sheriff's Office investigated.1 2 Stated by 2 sources
  • Winchester's bond was set at $480,000.1 2 Stated by 2 sources
  • More charges are expected as investigation continues.1 2 Stated by 2 sources

Who said what

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  • Texas Department of Insurance Fires caused significant damage and threatened public safety.1
  • Moore Volunteer Fire Department Multiple fires in same area alerted department that something was wrong.1
  • Moore Volunteer Fire Department Winchester's conduct does not mirror department values, standards, and commitment to service.1

How they headlined it

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  • Texas volunteer firefighter is suspect in multiple arsons that damaged structures, cars: officials

    FOX 7 Austin

  • Texas Volunteer Firefighter Charged With Arson

    Insurance Journal

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  1. Texas volunteer firefighter is suspect in multiple arsons that damaged structures, cars: officials FOX 7 Austin Not rated, October 27, 2026
  2. Texas Volunteer Firefighter Charged With Arson Insurance Journal Not rated, October 28, 2026

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