More than two weeks after a group of teenagers attacked Jonuzi’s Pizza in Denton, the case has moved slowly, and many residents are asking why.
The incident, which involved concrete being thrown at the restaurant’s windows, left the family-run business with serious damage and owners who say they feel unsafe.
Police Have Identified the Suspects
Denton Police say they have identified the juveniles believed to be involved in the incident. Even so, no one has been taken into custody. Because the suspects are under 16 years old, the case falls under juvenile court jurisdiction, which follows different rules than the adult system. As of late September, the case had been assigned to a detective, and the investigation is still underway.
For many people in the community, that explanation has not been enough. Comments online show frustration, with some residents saying the situation is hard to believe and calling for arrests. One local wrote that the case is “mind boggling,” while others simply asked for action to be taken sooner.
Owners Plan to Press Charges
The owners of Jonuzi’s Pizza have said they intend to press criminal charges. Depending on what investigators find, the charges could range from criminal mischief for the broken windows to terroristic threat for the verbal threats made during the incident. Terroristic threat can be a Class B misdemeanor or a felony, depending on the circumstances…