Man to be extradited from Iowa for 2000 child sexual assault in East Texas

FRANKLIN COUNTY (KETK)– A man who was discovered living in Iowa was arrested after being accused of sexually assaulting a child while living in Franklin County in 2000.

According to Franklin County officials, the sheriff’s office received a report in February 2025 from a woman who claimed she was sexually assaulted as a child. The victim identified the suspect as 60-year-old Adrian Hernandez, who was found to be using a different name on social media and was believed to be living out of Texas.

During the investigation, law enforcement learned that Hernandez had obtained a Minnesota driver’s license and was living in Kanawha, Iowa. Deputies from the Wright County Sheriff’s Office successfully assisted officials from Franklin County in identifying Hernandez as the suspect.

Hernandez was arrested on three counts of indecency with a child on Wednesday after a Franklin County investigator and a member of the Texas Rangers traveled to Iowa and identified him. Hernandez is currently being held in the Wright County Jail while he awaits extradition to Texas.

According to Franklin County, since Hernandez’s arrest, several additional victims have come forward with information.

“The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office remains fully committed to protecting our residents, standing with survivors and pursuing justice no matter how much time has passed,” the county said. “If you are a victim of abuse, we encourage you to come forward. You will be heard, and we will take action.”