A few months after he was accidently shot by local police, Scott
Campione faces another burglary charge
A few months after he was accidently shot by local police, Scott Campione faces another burglary charge
n By Marilyn Dubil Staff Writer
While out on bail, a Gilroy man allegedly committed another felony crime, the same type of crime that got him in trouble in the first place.
Burglary suspect Scott Campione, 42, was arrested early Thursday morning on burglary charges. He is still awaiting sentencing for burglary charges from an April arrest.
He was arrested on the first charge for allegedly committing burglary at the former Flying Lady restaurant on Foothill Drive in eastern Morgan Hill.
During the arrest, a Morgan Hill Police officer’s weapon discharged accidentally, and the bullet hit Campione in the arm.
Campione entered a guilty plea in court Aug. 25, according to Deputy District Attorney Mark Hood, who said he was scheduled for sentencing in November.
Thursday’s arrest came after MHPD officers responded to a call from neighbors of the Crossroad Christian School, 145 Wright Ave., reporting suspects attempting to force open vending machines at the school, according to MHPD Cmdr. Joe Sampson.
Officers found Donald Jones, 44, of Hollister walking away from the machines with a pry tool in his hand. Campione was located sitting inside an “escape vehicle” parked approximately 30 feet from the machines.
A bag of coins, which apparently did not come from the Crossroad vending machines, according to Sampson, was found in the vehicle, as were additional burglary tools.
Campione and Jones were taken to Santa Clara County Jail on charges of burglary and possession of burglary tools.
As of Friday afternoon, Campione was still in jail on $25,000 bail.
Hood said the additional felony charge could result in a longer sentence for Campione.
“If you commit a felony while you are out on bail or OR (own recognizance), then there can be an enhancement which can add two years to your sentence in state prison,” Hood said Friday.
“But these are two different cases. It’s a whole different ball game.”
Marilyn Dubil covers education and law enforcement for The Times. Reach her at (408) 779-4106 ext. 202 or at md****@*************es.com.
