For Immediate Release – January 25, 2022
ISP Make Arrest for Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse
Springfield, IL – Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Zone 4 officials announce the arrest of David Hernandez, a 20-year-old male from Beardstown, Illinois, for Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse.
In early March 2021, ISP DCI Zone 4 Investigators initiated an investigation after a minor victim disclosed a sexual relationship with Hernandez. Through the course of the investigation, Zone 4 agents were able to locate evidence that supported the victim’s disclosure.
The Cass County State’s Attorney charged Hernandez with two counts of Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse (Class 2 Felony). An arrest warrant was issued for Hernandez, and bond was set at $150,000, 10 percent to apply.
On Jan. 24, 2022, agents with DCI Zone 4 arrested Hernandez on the Cass County arrest warrant. Hernandez was transported to the Schuyler County Jail. There is no further information available at this time.
Anyone with information concerning this case is asked to contact ISP Zone 4 Investigations at (217) 782-4750.
The public is reminded that all persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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