GRAYSON COUNTY, Texas — A Grayson County employee has been arrested following an investigation into the alleged alteration of official government documents, according to the Grayson County Sheriff’s Office and the Grayson County Tax Assessor-Collector’s Office.
Brandi Holmes, 48, of Pottsboro, was arrested and charged with Tampering with a Governmental Record – Fraud. Holmes was employed as a vehicle registration clerk in the Grayson County Tax Assessor-Collector’s Office.
Investigators allege that while performing her duties, Holmes altered official documents and changed the amounts charged to customers, resulting in customers being overcharged.
Officials said supervisors in the Vehicle Registration office first discovered irregularities and immediately reported the issue to Grayson County Human Resources. The Grayson County Sheriff’s Office was then contacted to begin a criminal investigation.
Sheriff’s Office investigators began examining the case to determine the scope of the alleged activity.
Authorities said the investigation remains ongoing as investigators work to determine the full extent of the alleged misconduct. Investigators are also coordinating with the Grayson County District Attorney’s Office as the case moves toward prosecution.
Officials from both offices said public service carries a responsibility to act with honesty and integrity and that any breach of that trust is taken seriously.
