Robert Hernandez was arrested for attempt murder after striking a deputy in the head with a metal pole 
DATE/TIME: May 14, 2021 / 8:26 p.m.
INCIDENT: P.C. 664/187 - Attempt Murder
LOCATION: 22000 block of Newport Avenue, Grand Terrace
SUSPECT: Robert Hernandez, 45-year-old male, resident of Grand Terrace
VICTIM: Deputy Sheriff assigned to the Central Sheriff's Station
SUMMARY:
On May 14, 2021 at 8:26 p.m., a deputy assigned to Grand Terrace conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for multiple California Vehicle Code violations on Newport Avenue in Grand Terrace.
The driver, identified as Robert Hernandez, was found to be on active felony probation for attempted murder and ran from the vehicle. The deputy located Hernandez in the back yard of a mobile home. Hernandez attacked the deputy by striking him in the head with a metal pole. Additional deputies arrived and were able to take Hernandez into custody. The deputy and suspect were transported to Loma Linda University Medical Center for treatment of injuries.
The deputy suffered a laceration to the top of his head as a result of the attack and was treated and released. Hernandez is facing charges for Attempted Murder of a Peace Officer upon release from the hospital.
The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information regarding this investigation is urged to contact the Central Sheriff’s Station. Callers wishing to remain anonymous can call the We-tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or you may leave information at www.wetip.com.
Refer: Deputy J. Gile
Station: Central Station - Grand Terrace
Phone No. 909-387-3545
Case No. 122100558
JOHN McMAHON, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Address/Location
SBSD - Central
655 E 3rd St
San Bernardino, CA 92408
Contact
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