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Arizona Man Charged in Laughlin Resort Assault
A 23-year-old man from Fort Mohave, Arizona, has been charged with assault and sex abuse after allegedly attacking a woman at a Laughlin resort and casino on the Fort Mohave Indian Reservation.
Richard Anthony Hernandez, who is not a member of the Colorado River Indian Tribes, allegedly repeatedly struck a woman in the face and body, and sexually assaulted her at the Avi Resort & Casino on September 24, 2018.
The victim, who is a member of the Colorado River Indian Tribes, had numerous injuries consistent with having been assaulted, according to allegations contained in the complaint. Hotel surveillance footage and evidence collected by the FBI and the Fort Mohave Tribal Police Department helped lead to Hernandez’s arrest.
Hernandez appeared in federal court in Las Vegas today and was ordered detained pending trial. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for October 11, 2018.
The maximum statutory penalty for Aggravated Sexual Abuse is up to life imprisonment and a $250,000 fine, while the maximum statutory penalty for Assault Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury is up to ten years’ imprisonment and a $250,000 fine.
The case is being investigated by the FBI and the Fort Mohave Tribal Police Department, with Assistant U.S. Attorney Phillip N. Smith Jr. prosecuting the case.
Hernandez is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. The charges contained in the complaint are merely accusations, and the defendant is entitled to a fair trial.
Key Facts
- State: Nevada
- Category: Violent Crime|Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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