Hopkins County Jail escapees John Marlin King and Brian Allen Tucker
SULPHUR SPRINGS, Texas (AP) — Two inmates with long criminal histories — including one awaiting trial for capital murder — were the focus of a manhunt involving dogs and a helicopter Tuesday after they escaped from an East Texas jail.
Brian Allen Tucker of Sulphur Springs and John Marlin King of Cumby escaped from the Hopkins County Jail around 8 a.m. Tuesday, officials with the Hopkins County Sheriff's Office said. Dispatcher Beth Renfro said a maintenance person noticed a problem with a fence around a recreation yard used by female inmates at the jail in Sulphur Springs, about 75 miles northeast of Dallas.
The two men are believed to be wearing white T-shirts and boxer shorts, Deputy Alvin Jordan said. Their black-and-white jail uniforms were found on rail tracks a short distance east of the jail.
Sheriff's deputies are combing through the woods east of the jail and have set up a perimeter around the area, Jordan said.
Tucker was being held on $1 million bond in the 2011 death of Bobby Riley of Mahoney. Riley was found strangled in his home and some music instruments and firearms had been stolen. Jury selection in his murder trial was set to begin June 3.
Tucker was previously convicted of burglary and driving while intoxicated, and has been arrested several times for violating parole.
King was being held on several charges, including evading arrest, burglary and possession of a controlled substance. He's been convicted previously of burglary and possession of a controlled substance. According to court documents, he pleaded guilty last month to the possession charge as a habitual offender and received a sentence of 40 years in prison.
Local schools have been locked down as a precaution, though classes were continuing as normal, an official for the Sulphur Springs schools said.
Sunday, July 27 2014 9:09 PM EDT2014-07-28 01:09:20 GMT
Amarillo, TX - If your child's car seat moves when the car stops or turns, seems too small, or allows your child to get out...local agencies want to help keep your child safe.
Amarillo, TX - If your child's car seat moves when the car stops or turns, seems too small, or allows your child to get out...local agencies want to help keep your child safe.
Saturday, July 26 2014 9:39 PM EDT2014-07-27 01:39:34 GMT
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Education, prevention and rehabilitation...three things that brought several golfing teams out to the course Saturday morning. The 7th annual Mother's against methamphetamine golf tournament teed off around 8 a.m. at the Palo Duro Creek golf course. Money raised is helping the "panhandle mama's" to spread their mission and educate the community about the dangers of using drugs.
Saturday, July 26 2014 8:57 PM EDT2014-07-27 00:57:37 GMT
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A group working to help children who have been abused was the reason why this group laced up their shoes and hit the ground running, early Saturday morning. Around 50 runners participated in this years "Hot Blooded" 5-k and 10k run which was hosted by Get Fit in Amarillo.While participants did their best to win the race, organizers say the real winners are the children who will benefit from Saturday's event.
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Despite our hot weather, one group has their mind set on a much cooler time of year. The Salvation Army in Amarillo hosted a Christmas in July luncheon for families impacted by the Double Diamond fire in Fritch.
July 26th is recognized as National Day of the Cowboy and is celebrated around the country. To honor this special day, many people made their way to the American Quarter Horse Museum.
July 26th is recognized as National Day of the Cowboy and is celebrated around the country. To honor this special day, many people made their way to the American Quarter Horse Museum.
Amarillo, TX -- Officials have arrested and charged two male juveniles with arson.In connection to the Mesa Verde school gym fire that happened two weeks ago.
Amarillo, TX -- Officials have arrested and charged two male juveniles with arson.In connection to the Mesa Verde school gym fire that happened two weeks ago.
Hopkins County Jail escapees John Marlin King and Brian Allen Tucker
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