NEWS
Saint Jo Police hunting school burglars
Saint Jo School was burglarized last week when numerous electronic items were stolen and the suspect caused extensive interior damage to the school.
The burglary was reported the morning of Feb. 2. Saint Jo Police Chief Tyler Roy said entry was made through a window that was broken out at the east door.
Once inside. the suspects stole six laptops, three iPads, shoes and other miscellaneous items. Roy said there also was extensive glass breakage on interior windows and damage to the ceilings.
“We have collected some good evidence and surveillance photos have been released. We are working aggressively on this case with other agencies,” said the chief.
Members of the sheriff’s department assisted collecting evidence at the crime scene.
Surveillance video shows two possible suspects and also a possible vehicle. These have been posted on the Saint Jo Police and Bowie News Facebook pages.
If you recognize these subjects or vehicle, call Saint Jo Police at 995-2337 or the Montague County Sheriff’s office at 894-2871.
Surveillance photos of a possible suspect vehicle from the Saint Jo School burglary. (Courtesy Saint Jo Police)
Possible burglary suspects from surveillance video. (Courtesy Saint Jo Police)
The jury was seated on Monday and the opening day of testimony Tuesday only lasted four hours, before the panel went into deliberations about 2 p.m.
Two hours later the jury returned a guilty verdict on both charges. Wednesday morning the jury was set to begin discussion on Hall’s punishment at 8:30 a.m. with both sides offering evidence and testimony. Hall faces up to 10 years in prison.
The trial was moved to Denton County on a change of venue requested by Hall in March. After 16th District Judge Sherry Shipman read the verdict, it was reported Hall hung her head in disappointment and was later seen crying and emotional as she left the courtroom.
Members of the Bowie City Council will meet in regular session at 6 p.m. on May 13 in council chambers.
The meeting opens with a proclamation for Emergency Medical Services Week.
City Manager Bert Cunningham will report on recent rainfall problems, Smythe Street sidewalk project and the substation work.
There is only one item of new business an ordinance related to speed limits on specific streets. Public comments and approval of minutes wrap up the agenda.
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