Sheriff's Office

For Immediate Release

PR #:	1500059
Date Issued:	May 29, 2015 - 9:05am
Washoe County Sheriff's Office Detectives arrest Cold Springs man for abuse of a five-month-old child
CONTACT:	Bob Harmon Washoe County Sheriff's Office Office 775-785-6235 Cell 775-722-5517

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Washoe County Sheriff's Office Detectives arrested Michael Hernandez, age 20, of Cold Springs on Wednesday, May 27 on one charge of Child Abuse Causing Substantial Bodily Harm.

Hernandez's arrest is the result of an investigation into an incident that occurred on Friday, February 21, 2015 involving injuries to Hernandez's five-month-old son.

According to investigators, Hernandez had sole care of the infant at the time the child suffered severe trauma to the head. Family members had the child transported to a local hospital for treatment. The Sheriff's Office was notified and began the investigation which led to Hernandez's arrrest.

This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with any information that could prove useful to this investigation is asked to contact the Washoe County Sheriff's Office Detective at (775) 328-3320 or Secret Witness at (775) 322-4900.

The Washoe County Sheriff's Office is dedicated to preserving a safe and secure community with professionalism, respect, integrity and the highest commitment to equality. Sheriff Darin Balaam is the 27th person elected to serve as the Sheriff of Washoe County since the Office was created in 1861. The Washoe County Sheriff's Office strives to ensure public safety by building trust and creating partnerships within the diverse communities in which we serve. We will promote the dignity of all people supported by our words and actions through open communication while fostering an environment of professionalism, integrity and mutual respect.