DALLAS (OR) – Francisco Javier Morales-Hernandez, 39, has been sentenced to serve 18 months in prison for assaulting three Monmouth police officers as they were taking him into custody for outstanding felony warrants.
Morales-Hernandez, was sentenced by Polk County Circuit Judge Rafael A. Caso, after a jury found him guilty of Assaulting a Public Safety Office (2 counts), Assault in the Fourth Degree, and Resisting Arrest. At the District Attorney’s request, Judge Caso ordered Morarales-Hernandez to serve an enhanced sentence. He will also be required to serve a two year term of Post-Prison Supervision.
The case was investigated by the Monmouth Police Department and prosecuted by Polk County Deputy District Attorney Garrett Lewellen.
