Luis Hernandez, a Miami, Florida police officer, was arrested Wednesday for allegedly sexually harassing a woman he arrested, 2.3.13 Hernandez Armed Kidnapping.pdf report. Hernandez, 27, was booked into the Miami-Dade County Jail on charges of armed kidnapping and armed sexual battery by a law enforcement officer. Hernandez is currently being held without bail . It is unclear whether he has hired a defense lawyer. Police are currently conducting an investigation, though they have not yet indicated whether there could be more victims.
According to reports, Hernandez is a Miami-Dade County police officer, though it is unclear how long he has held that position. It is also uncertain whether the department has cited him for any official misconduct in the past. The police department does not appear to have made a statement regarding the allegations against Hernandez.
Reports say Hernandez arrested the victim on November 26, 2011 after he responded to reports of a fight at a city bar. Reports did not identify the 44-year-old victim by name. Hernandez reportedly put the victim in his cruiser and began driving her to the Miami-Dade County Jail; however, the victim claims Hernandez made an unexpected stop in a parking lot in the 2500 block of Northwest 2nd Avenue.
The victim claims Hernandez parked the cruiser and spilled an unknown liquid on a laceration on her chest. He then allegedly lifted up her shirt and began touching her breasts, reports say. The woman says Hernandez exposed he privates and ordered her to "get down." She took that order as a sexual demand and refused, reports say. Hernandez touched the victim inappropriately again before the incident ended. It is unclear whether he took her to the county jail following the alleged assault.
The past month has been difficult for the Miami Police Department. On Thursday, Miami Officer Harold James was arrested on two counts of extortion. James had allegedly been using his position as an officer to provide security for an illicit gambling ring in Liberty City. He is currently awaiting trial.
In other news, Robert John Kronberger of Boynton Beach was arrested Sunday after he allegedly got drunk and swore and cursed at officers, 2.3.13 Kronberger Disorderly Intoxication.pdf say. Kronberger, 19, was booked into the Palm Beach County Jail on charges of disorderly intoxication, reckless land burning, and resisting and obstructing police. He was later released on unspecified terms. It is unclear whether he has hired legal representation.