Early yesterday morning, San Mateo County Sheriff's deputies apprehended two suspects for breaking into Hatch Elementary School in Half Moon Bay. According to an official report, the incident occurred around 3:30 a.m. when deputies responded to the school at 490 Miramontes Ave. following an activated alarm.
At the scene, the deputies found a pair of suspects, Jose A. Reyes Neri, 42, and Jessica N. Miller Morales, 32. Both are residents of Half Moon Bay and were detained without an incident, according to the Sheriff's Office. Dispatched after a security alarm went off, deputies reported observing the suspects lingering in a secure school area.
The investigation revealed that Neri, armed with a knife, had broken into the school and was carrying drug paraphernalia along with a controlled substance. Miller Morales was found in possession of a loaded pellet gun. Both suspects have prior records and are currently on probation.
Charges against the two include burglary and conspiracy to commit a crime. Neri also faces charges related to the possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia. Found to be in possession of a loaded pellet gun, Morales faces additional scrutiny under her burglary and conspiracy charges. The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office has reiterated its commitment to community safety and the protection of local schools.
Following the incident, Reyes Neri and Miller Morales were booked into the Maguire Correctional Facility. The Sheriff's Office encourages ongoing vigilance and reports of suspicious activities to maintain safety in the community's educational environments.
