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- A Granbury city council candidate was arrested on Monday on accusations of possession of child pornography.
- Brad Benson, the Deputy Fire Marshal, member of the Granbury Volunteer Fire Department and small businessman was taken into custody on Monday morning, according to the Republican Party of Hood County.
- "Based on the limited information available, it is our understanding that a serious sex related offense may be involved. If these allegations are true, there is no way the party would ever condone such activity," said the Republican Party of Hood Conty in a statement.
- Benson faces two counts of possession of child pornography, a first degree felony.
- Benson’s family business is Cinergy Cinemas with nine theater/entertainment complexes in four states.
- In 2018, Benson was named as a lifetime member of the Granbury volunteer fire department for his many years of answering emergency calls throughout Hood County. He also served on the Granbury Airport Advisory board and the Hood County Crime Stoppers board.