Kendleton Mayor Darryl Humphrey has reached a plea agreement with the Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office to resign and pay restitution to an RV park owner, dismissing corruption charges against him. The deal comes amid allegations of imposing unlawful sewer and water charges and failing to provide requested public information.
The Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office has revealed a plea agreement with Kendleton Mayor Darryl Humphrey, leading to the dismissal of a charge of abuse of official capacity against him. According to the agreement, Humphrey will step down from his role by January 1, 2025. He will pay $5,000 in restitution to Todd Doucet, an RV park owner accused of imposing unlawful sewer and water charges upon him.
Furthermore, Humphrey is prohibited from pursuing re-election until the conclusion of his current term in 2026. The agreement mandates that he return all city-owned property upon his resignation. The District Attorney’s Office highlighted that the case encountered considerable legal obstacles, including efforts by multiple witnesses to invalidate subpoenas for their testimony.
The D.A.’s office conveyed assurance in the robustness of the case; however, the absence of cooperation from crucial witnesses impacted the choice to pursue an agreement. Doucet, having complained with the Public Utility Commission concerning the purported overpayment of water bills, was said to be open to a resolution. The D.A. highlighted that the objective was to eliminate the purported corruption in Kendleton and restore the integrity of the community, stating that if Humphrey does not comply with the terms of the agreement, charges will be brought back.
