Woman allegedly vandalized Houston synagogue and then returned after being released from prison on bail

The second time Ezra Lo returned to the Emanu El congregation, she allegedly disrupted the children’s service. Parents are now in fear.

HOUSTON. A woman is back behind bars after being accused of destroying a synagogue in Houston and then returning to the temple after her arrest.

Ezra Lowe, 33, was charged with criminal disorderly conduct after she allegedly vandalized the Emanu El congregation on January 14. The synagogue said she spent about six hours in the building. The synagogue said it went unnoticed for so long because the alarm system was turned off during routine maintenance.

As soon as she was found, the temple officials said that security personnel detained her until the police arrived to arrest her.

According to the documents, she was released on bail after her arrest.

On January 20, Luo’s charges were upgraded to felony mischief and a warrant was issued for her arrest. It was on the same day that she returned to the Emanu El congregation.

The synagogue reported that she entered the chapel and sat down among the students and staff holding the Sabbath service. Synagogue staff immediately recognized her, but she was able to leave before the police arrived, the synagogue said.

“We have a school that we entered during class,” Assistant District Attorney Erica Winsor said. “There were preschoolers there. Parents are afraid, and teachers are afraid.”

The next day, the police found Luo at the West Airport synagogue and arrested her.

Her bail was denied and she was ordered to undergo a psychological evaluation to see if the charges against her could move forward.

The Emanu El Congregation released the following statement:

The events of the past week have left many of us fearful and concerned about our own safety and the safety of our dearest and closest ones. Over the past few days, we have heard from many of you who have sincerely and sincerely expressed your feelings. We have listened carefully, we are grateful for your frankness and openness, and we too have spent this week feeling uneasy and concerned as the details of recent security issues are revealed.

The synagogue also announced actions taken to prevent similar events from happening again:

  • Added security for Helfman classes on Wednesdays and Sundays and increased the visible presence of police on campus at various times of the day.
  • He held several follow-up conferences with law enforcement, the District Attorney’s office, and Al Tribble, director of security for the Houston Jewish Community. These conversations included the dissemination of the perpetrator’s messages on social media and frequent exploration of the legal options available to us.
  • Sent her photo to all Emanu El staff to encourage vigilance.

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