Inmate Assaults Detention Officer at Cameron County Detention Center

On Thursday, January 25, 2024, Cameron County Sheriff Deputies responded to an assault incident at Cameron County Detention Center 1, located at 1145 E. Harrison, Brownsville, Texas. Detention Staff Supervisors reported that inmate Juan Evel Hernandez assaulted a Detention Officer. Upon arrival, Sheriff Deputies interviewed the Detention Officer, who stated that he was assisting other staff members in preparing Inmate Hernandez for court.

According to the Detention Officer, as Inmate Hernandez was getting dressed for court, he unexpectedly punched the Detention Officer in the facial area, causing injuries. Sheriff Deputies promptly arrested Mr. Juan Evel Hernandez and transported him to the Carrizales Rucker Detention Center, where he is currently awaiting arraignment.

Mr. Juan Evel Hernandez is facing charges of Assault on a Public Servant TPC 22.01, classified as a 3rd Degree Felony.