Fourth person arrested, accused of igniting 2020 bar blaze with former Turkey Leg Hut owner
Federal Bureau of Investigation officials on Monday said Miziah Brice Shepherd was arrested in connection to the arson days after a $3,000 reward was offered for tips leading to his arrest.
Former Turkey Leg Hut owner arrested, charged in connection to 2020 bar fire
The owner of the bar, Steve Rogers, was a former business partner of Lyndell Price.
Houston’s Turkey Leg Hut closed after lease termination
The restaurant has been encumbered by outstanding debt for almost a year and dozens of health code violations.
Turkey Leg Hut bankruptcy reclassified from Chapter 11 to Chapter 7
Last month, the restaurant was shutdown due to 34 health code violations from the Houston Health Department.
Turkey Leg Hut could reopen soon after temporary shutdown due to 34 health code violations
An inspection report revealed numerous unsafe food storage violations at the Turkey Leg Hut, prompting the restaurant to temporarily close for "renovations" without directly addressing the health concerns.
Houston’s Turkey Leg Hut files for bankruptcy
The popular restaurant at 4830 Almeda Rd. owes more than $4.7 million to a total of 19 different creditors, including nearly $782,000 to owner Nakia Price, according to a document filed in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas. The company reported having less than $50,000 in estimated assets.
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