Longview man held on $100K bond following alleged hostage situation
LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) - The suspect from Wednesday’s hostage situation has been arraigned.
Jacob Long was charged with assault and deadly conduct and discharging a firearm, and is being held on $100,000 bond in the Gregg County Jail.
“Dispatch received another call which upgraded this to an emergency situation. Initially it was a possible hostage situation. Our deputy arrived on scene quickly,” said Gregg Co. PIO Josh Tubb.
Several patrol units and other officers rushed to the scene, but the suspect had already fled. He turned himself in on April 28, according to police.
Star Eagle is sold
NEW RICHLAND
Jim Lutgens hands over reins to Eli Lutgens
FATHER TO SON - Jim Lutgens, right, hands the deed to the building to his son Eli Lutgens as they shake hands in front of the Star Eagle. (Star Eagle photo by Chris Schlaak)
The sale of the NRHEG Star Eagle was finalized this week as Eli Lutgens purchased the publication from his father, Jim Lutgens.
Jim purchased the Star from LaVonone Meyer in 2005 and acquired the Ellendale Eagle in 2007, combining the two to form the NRHEG Star Eagle. During his time as publisher, Jim worked hard to modernize the paper by putting the paper online, redesigning the layout, and adding color printing to the front and back pages.