Murderer escapes custody in Central California; search underway

[ad_1] Regulation enforcement is on the lookout for a convicted killer who escaped custody in Central California on Monday.

Cesar Hernandez was being transported round 10:45 a.m. for a courtroom look on the Kern County Superior Courthouse in Delano when he escaped, based on a California Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation information launch.

“Upon arrival, Hernandez evaded workers custody, jumped out of the van, and is at the moment at massive,” the division assertion mentioned.

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(CDCR)

Brokers from the corrections division’s particular companies and investigative companies models had been looking for Hernandez with the help of the California Freeway Patrol and police from Farland and Delano.

Hernandez was sentenced to 25 years to life with the opportunity of parole for first-degree homicide, officers mentioned. He was moved from L.A. County on June 27, 2019.

Hernandez, 34, is described as 5 toes 1 and 161 kilos. He has black hair and brown eyes and was final sporting an orange prime and pants.

Officers have urged anybody who sees Hernandez or is aware of his location to contact legislation enforcement, name 911, or contact the incident commander at (661) 721-6300 ext. 5506.