Douglas County Sheriff’s Office captures wanted felon

Cecilia Hernandez, a wanted felon from Omaha, was captured in Texas, authorities said Thursday night.
Published: Sep. 29, 2023 at 10:21 AM CDT
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OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office’s Fugitive Warrant Unit said Thursday it has captured a wanted felon.

Cecilia Hernandez, 32, is also known to use the surnames Acosta or Vanschoiack. She was wanted for multiple felony violations, including attempted vehicular assault on an officer, flight to avoid arrest, criminal mischief, and three counts of felony child abuse.

Cecilia Hernandez, 32
Cecilia Hernandez, 32(Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office)

She was captured in Texas with the assistance of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and members of the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force.