Chief Deputy Indicted in Nacogdoches County

NACOGDOCHES – The chief deputy for the Nacogdoches County Sheriff’s Department has been indicted. The panel indicted Stephen Godfrey, 44, on four counts of aggravated perjury. According to a news release from the sheriff;s department, the sheriff has limited information on the allegations in this case. But he said, It is standard practice for Sheriffs across the State of Texas to place officers on administrative leave with pay pending the outcome of any type of criminal investigation or action. Consequently, I am placing Chief Deputy Godfrey on administrative leave with pay.” The sheriff’s department will conduct an internal investigation into this matter.