Two Texas County teenagers are charged with a vandalism spree at the Houston Middle School last week that left substantial water damage.
Hannah M. Ford, 18, of Raymondville; and Christopher Johnson, 19, of Houston, are charged with second-degree burglary and property damage. Each is held on $50,000 bond. A third Houston boy, 13, was referred to juvenile authorities.
Widespread damage occurred after vandals plugged several sinks and turned the water on. Chemical contents of a fire extinguisher were discharged on a gym floor. An upstairs water fountain was pulled from the wall. A janitor found the mess when arriving for work on the last day of school. Entry was gained with a tug to a door that wasn’t locked properly, police said.
Damage is expected to total several thousand dollars after some rooms were riddled when ceilings collapsed. Damage to computer equipment also was reported.
Photos of suspects in this week’s Herald.