Springdale attempted murder trial reset

Jose Yanez
Jose Yanez

FAYETTEVILLE -- One of two men accused of shooting and wounding a 14-year-old boy in Springdale had his case reset Friday in Washington County Circuit Court to allow attorneys more time to prepare.

Jose Yanez, 18, of 601 W. Easy St. in Rogers pleaded not guilty in July to accomplice to attempted capital murder, two counts of aggravated assault and engaging in a continuing criminal gang, organization or enterprise.

The case was reset to Dec. 29 by Circuit Judge Mark Lindsay at the request of the defense.

Hector Vega, 20, of Lowell also pleaded not guilty in July to attempted capital murder, being a felon in possession of a firearm and engaging in a continuing criminal gang, organization or enterprise. Vega has an Oct. 20 trial date in Circuit Judge Joanna Taylor's court.

Someone got out of a silver vehicle driven by Yanez and shot the boy while he was riding his bicycle at 6:25 p.m. June 25 near Marylyn Street and Crawford Avenue, according to police reports. The boy suffered wounds to his legs and left hand.

Attempted capital murder is punishable by 10 to 40 years or life in prison.

Vega and Yanez are being held at the Washington County Jail in lieu of $200,000 bond each.

NW News on 10/10/2015

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