OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Charles Castillo-Hernandez took off running from the Community Corrections Center (CCC-O) in Omaha around 6:30 p.m. Monday.
According to the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS), staff continued to pursue Castillo-Hernandez until he jumped a fence near the perimeter of the facility.
Omaha police immediately responded and searched the area, but were unable to locate the escaped inmate. Castillo-Hernandez was able to remove the electronic monitoring device he was wearing.
Castillo-Hernandez is serving a five to nine year sentence out of Sarpy County for use of a firearm to commit a felony. His sentence began on Oct. 17, 2016 and he is eligible for parole on July 19, 2020.
He is described as a 21-year-old Hispanic male, 5'10", 160 lbs with black hair and brown eyes.
Police ask anyone with information on his whereabouts to contact authorities or the Nebraska State Patrol.
