MARK HERNANDEZ INDICTED ON FIVE AGGRAVATED ROBBERY CASES
 

July 3, 2003

        San Antonio, Texas:  Bexar County Criminal District Attorney Susan D. Reed announced that today Mark Hernandez, dob July 19, 1976, was indicted for five different aggravated robberies, following an investigation by Detectives with the San Antonio Police Department.  The robberies occurred between December 20, 2002 and January 14, 2003, and took place at South and Eastside convenience stores and a South side restaurant.  He used a knife, a screwdriver, and a box cutter during the commission of the offenses.  The indictments allege that prior to the commission of these offenses, Hernandez had been convicted of felony theft, making him a repeat offender with the punishment range increased to a minimum of fifteen years in prison, up-to life.  The bond was set at $150,000.00 on each of these cases, for a total of $750,000.00.

        Hernandez has been in custody on $55,000 worth of bonds since January for another South side aggravated robbery, for being a felon on possession of a firearm and for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.  These three cases have been previously indicted.  All of the cases are set in the 290th District Court.

        For more information, contact: District Attorney Susan D. Reed or Jim Kopp, Chief, Intake Division at (210) 335-2387

Bexar County Justice Center * 300 Dolorosa, Fifth Floor * San Antonio, Texas 78205-3030 (210) 335-2311

 For Victim Assistance call (210) 335-2105