LANCASTER – A 19-year-old Lancaster man accused of shooting and wounding a woman during an attempted carjacking in her Stevenson Ranch driveway pleaded not guilty Wednesday to attempted murder and other counts stemming from an alleged robbery spree, in which two others are also charged.
Jeremy Hernandez is charged with one count each of attempted murder, assault with a firearm and attempted first-degree ATM robbery, two counts of attempted carjacking, five counts of attempted robbery, and 14 counts of second-degree robbery, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office.
He is also facing allegations of using a handgun and causing great bodily injury.
Co-defendant Leonardo Martinez of Lancaster, 19, pleaded not guilty to one count of attempted carjacking, five counts of attempted robbery, and 14 counts of second-degree robbery.
A third man, 18-year-old Matthew Crews of Lancaster, is awaiting arraignment next week on three counts of second-degree robbery.
The robberies occurred in the Antelope Valley between March 16-21, according to Deputy District Attorney Ryan Williams.
Hernandez allegedly shot a 45-year-old woman in her driveway during an attempt to steal her vehicle on March 21, according to the prosecutor.
Martinez and Crews were arrested March 20 by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, while Hernandez was arrested March 23, according to jail records.
Hernandez could face a potential maximum sentence of 127 years to life in state prison if convicted as charged, according to the District Attorney’s Office.
If found guilty of all charges, Martinez could face more than 29 years in state prison and Crews could face up to seven years behind bars, according to prosecutors.
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Ron says
Just Democrats DACA voters.
Matt says
U really think these kids are running to the polls every November???? LMAO!!!!
Rob says
Put me on that jury, these punks will be off track and away from society for a very long time.
That Hernandez fellow is in dire need of a severe attitude adjustment….which he will get in the State Pen.
Stinger says
Looks like a good, solid, Trump supporter to me.
Trumpist#1 says
Seriously, you’re so petty you just had to throw that in? Couldn’t just let one situation go without your reflexive “Orange man bad”.
You only know how to attack our President and his supporters, for any reason, in any circumstance, but never with anything productive to contribute.
You’re a pathetic dunce with terminal Trump Derangement Syndrome and I’m embarrassed for your ignorance.
.ron says
I seriously doubt that.
Alexis says
No earrings or necklaces in prison, Jeremy. Also, that teardrop tat under your eye has two meanings; neither one is positive.
Alby says
He looks like a baby trying to grab a bottle and at the same time he looks like he’s trying to spit out something that he doesn’t want to swallow. His uncle should be detained for questioning.
Ron says
Should hang all 3 from a crane. Right in the middle of Lancaster Blvrd. Just like the Good ol days.
Kiki says
JESSICA if you would of educated your son the right way he wouldn’t be doing criminal activities stop crying about how your son is innocent .I would even be embarrassed to say has my son .
Terror Trio says
Hernandez, Martinez, and Crews are LACSD material.
Jessica ochoa says
I’m so disappointed with Lancaster and Palmdale there is so much going on like child molesters drugs and more violence but all we can focus on is what my son has allegedly done the sad thing is that he didn’t shot anyone but the truth of the matter is that ppl should not turn their heads and the system needs to take responsibility that they have falsely accused my son of something that is not true they have hard evidence such as cars clothing guns etc but want to make it seem that my son is the mastermind Why make our system win and throw our kids life away instead of making changes let’s start cleaning up the system
Fed up with the trash says
Awww… mommy’s little monster strikes again and she can’t believe that he’s being held accountable along with those other losers. I’d say the legal system has worked well this time. Over grown man child is in jail. The Av can rest easier knowing one less aimless vagabond is prowling around.
Frank Rizzo says
I think he turned out to be a criminal because of you, Jessica. You and people like you are the problem with the AV. Oh its the systems fault blaming others because you and your son are a victim, right? I hope all of these criminals involved get the MAX time! Nothing worse than thieves and child molesters.
Stinger says
Yes, there is. He’s sitting in the White House right now.
Jessica ochoa says
This is crazy my son didn’t do anything
Samsara says
Were you there at the scene? I believe that even if you saw him pull the trigger you would still be in denial about the situation. I hope that you can open your eyes and put yourself in the shoes of the victim for one minute and try to understand the circumstances. People make mistakes and unfortunately your son is one of the many.