Storage and Towing Charges for Privately Owned Vehicle

Edward Lucero, a Forest Service employee, was assaulted when he caught someone stealing gas from a Forest Service vehicle. Dennis Murphy, a Forest Service Law Enforcement Officer and Special Agent Eddie P. Chavez subsequently apprehended the culprit. A bill was submitted for towing and storage charges on the vehicle owned by the gasoline thief. Since the actions were ordered in the line of duty, the charges should be paid.