The following press release was provided by the Del Rio Police Department.
On May 29th, 2026, at approximately 11:45 p.m. officers from the Del Rio Police Department responded to the 1600 block of Veterans Blvd. in reference to a disturbance. The caller identified as Luis Abel Hernandez said he was following an ex- household member claiming she was driving a motor vehicle while intoxicated.
Upon arrival police located both vehicles involved in a car crash. Police had recently responded to a call for service at the 100 block of Encinal Street where Hernandez forced entry into the residence. Witnesses at the scene reported Hernandez removed several cellphones and caused bodily injury to a female prior to leaving the scene.
Police learned Hernandez had an active Emergency Protective Order prohibiting him from committing any acts of violence towards the household members. Hernandez was placed under arrest for violating the court order.
A search of his person revealed a vile containing green leafy substance believed to be marijuana. A search of his vehicle revealed small
baggie of crystal-like substance.
Investigation at the scene indicated Hernandez struck the female’s vehicle two times causing the vehicles to collide; placing the female in fear of serious bodily injury or death.
Hernandez was transported to the police station for booking and processing. Once at the police station the green leafy substance was tested yielding negative results for marijuana. The crystal-like substance was also tested, resulting positive for cocaine.
Luis Abel Hernandez, 34 years of age was arrested and charged with the offenses of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon (2 counts), Possession of Controlled Substance, Assault causes Bodily Injury and Violation of Bond/ Protective Order (4 counts).
Hernandez was later released to the custody of GEO Correctional Facility, pending magistration process.
