Nakia Holmes, co-owner of the beloved local eatery Turkey Leg Hut, found herself in legal hot water as she was arrested on Wednesday and currently faces charges of Hindering Apprehension of a Known Felon, a twist in the ongoing legal saga involving the establishment's proprietors, according to Harris County court records obtained by CW39. Holmes, who is being held on a $10,000 bond, has a scheduled court appearance set for the following day, tomorrow.
This most recent episode began when police, alert to the presence of felon Johnathan Saizon, observed Holmes leaving her residence and conducted a traffic stop during which they inquired about Saizon's whereabouts. Holmes denied any knowledge, but not long after that, officers witnessed Saizon jumping the backyard fence of the same property, an account detailed by Click2Houston. It was just a matter of time before Saizon was apprehended, adding to the charges he faces that include aggravated kidnapping and assault following an incident where he allegedly abducted and harmed his ex-girlfriend with a tire iron before leaving her at a hospital.
The previous co-owner of Turkey Leg Hut also encountered legal issues when they were charged with federal crimes linked to a bar fire that transpired in 2020 – a separate scenario that casts a complex shadow over the popular Houston culinary destination's legacy. Holmes and Saizon, who share a Cypress address, now simultaneously look toward October 17, the day when both their individual cases will move forward in the eyes of the court.
Regarding Saizon's charges, the assault incident involving his ex-girlfriend reportedly included threats against seeking medical help, as he allegedly stated she could not call the police if he took her to the hospital, a claim highlighted in court documents from October 9, as reported by CW39. Now, Saizon remains behind bars just as Holmes confronts the repercussions of her alleged actions, marking a juncture defined by legal troubles for both, and unavoidably, for the Turkey Leg Hut.
