U.S. Department
of Justice
Press Release
Former President of the Allen Firefighters Association sentenced to federal prison for fraud
For Immediate Release
U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Texas
PLANO, Texas – The former president of the Allen Firefighters Association has been sentenced to federal prison for wire fraud violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.
Jeremy Painkin, 42, of Frisco, pleaded guilty to wire fraud and was sentenced to 13 months in federal prison by U.S. District Judge Richard Schell on December 3, 2025. Painkin was also ordered to pay over $108,000 in restitution.
According to information presented in court, Painkin was the president of the Allen Professional Firefighters Association from 2017 until he resigned in October 2023 following an investigation into the finances of the organization. The investigation revealed that Painkin made multiple personal purchases with the funds of the organization under his control. The purchases included expensive clothing, travel, tickets to various venues, fuel, food, and purchases from on-line retailers. Following discovery of the purchases, Painkin attempted to conceal the purchases through false statements to various members of the organization.
This case was investigated by the FBI and prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney William R. Tatum.
###
Updated December 3, 2025
