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First home invasion suspect appears in court
Kristina Peters/Editor in Chief
Issue date: 12/2/08 Section: News
Armando Hernandez appeared in the Coles County courts today in connection to a Nov. 19 home invasion in the 1500 block of First Street.
Hernandez, 26, requested time to hire a private counsel and is ordered to reappear in court at 1 p.m. Dec. 15. Home invasion is a class X felony that can result in a mandatory 6- to 30-year prison sentence if convicted.
Hernandez was arrested on Nov. 21 at his Sullivan residence.
Charleston Police Detective James Blagg said the search warrant is still active on a second suspect, Nathan R. Evans, in connection with the home invasion.
According to a Charleston Police Department press release Evans is a 24-year-old white male who may live in Decatur. The early morning Nov. 19 home invasion was reported after two masked males entered the residence and attacked and battered the two residents.
Blagg said one of the victims knew one of the suspects and they were able to go from there in searching for suspects.
Kristina Peters can be reached at 581-7936 or at kmpeters@eiu.edu.
Hernandez, 26, requested time to hire a private counsel and is ordered to reappear in court at 1 p.m. Dec. 15. Home invasion is a class X felony that can result in a mandatory 6- to 30-year prison sentence if convicted.
Hernandez was arrested on Nov. 21 at his Sullivan residence.
Charleston Police Detective James Blagg said the search warrant is still active on a second suspect, Nathan R. Evans, in connection with the home invasion.
According to a Charleston Police Department press release Evans is a 24-year-old white male who may live in Decatur. The early morning Nov. 19 home invasion was reported after two masked males entered the residence and attacked and battered the two residents.
Blagg said one of the victims knew one of the suspects and they were able to go from there in searching for suspects.
Kristina Peters can be reached at 581-7936 or at kmpeters@eiu.edu.
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