HONDO, Texas – The Hondo Police Department is seeking the public’s help to identify the persons of interest who may be connected to a New Year’s Day fire.
First responders in Medina County were dispatched to a fire that engulfed an old wood-framed barn just after 10 p.m. Wednesday in the 1400 block of 18th Street in Hondo.
Currently, no injuries in the fire have been reported.
Posted by Hondo Police Department on Wednesday, January 1, 2025
Twelve hours after the fire began burning — around 10 a.m. Thursday — Hondo police obtained and shared a video of three people running from the fire.
Authorities said they believe the individuals may be connected to the fire and are considered persons of interest.
It is unclear if Hondo police officers are investigating the fire as arson or if the individuals could face arson-related charges.
The Hondo Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the individuals shown in the attached video. These individuals are persons of interest in connection with a structure fire that occurred last night around 10:00 p.m. in the 1400 block of 18th Street. If you recognize the individuals in the video, please contact the Hondo Police Department. For further information you can reach out to Detective Murphy who is the lead investigator on this case.
Posted by Hondo Police Department on Thursday, January 2, 2025
Anyone with information on the individuals in the video is asked to contact Hondo police or the Medina County Fire Marshal’s Office.
