A dangerous criminal in custody on a murder charge escaped from California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) custody on Monday.
Cesar Hernandez, 34, jumped from a transport van while being transported to the courthouse near 10th Avenue and Kensington Street.
He was sentenced to 25 years in prison with the possibility of parole for first-degree murder, or second-degree assault, CDCR said in a statement.
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Cesar Hernandez, 34, jumped from a transport van while being transported to the courthouse near 10th Avenue and Kensington Street. (California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation)
The Delano Police Department is working with other law enforcement agencies to assist in the search for Hernandez, CDCR said.
The man, who was last seen wearing an orange jumpsuit and white thermals, was described as 5 feet 5 inches tall, weighing about 161 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes, according to the Department of Corrections.
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A dangerous criminal in custody on a murder charge escaped from California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) custody on Monday. (St. Petersburg)
Hernandez is considered dangerous and police are appealing to anyone with information about him. contact local police Immediately call 9-1-1 or contact Incident Commander Lt. Anthony Sotelo at (661) 721-6300 ext. 5506.
A dangerous criminal in custody on a murder charge escaped from California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) custody on Monday. (St. Petersburg)
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“We appreciate your vigilance to ensure the safety of our community. We will provide updates as more information becomes available,” officials said.
Since 1977, 99 percent of offenders who leave adult facilities, camps, and community-based programs without permission have been arrested.
