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Marlin police chief arrested, charged with animal cruelty

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MARLIN, Texas (KXXV) — Marlin Police Chief James Hommel was arrested Thursday on a series of charges related to the city's animal shelter.

In total, Hommel faces ten indictments, including cruelty to non-livestock animals, torture, and abandonment.

Nicole Grams, a former animal control officer, and Robert Thomas have also been arrested.

25 News reported early Thursday the Texas Rangers had ended the investigation into allegations at the shelter.

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