Hood River, OR – Police in Hood River are asking for the public’s help locating a suspect wanted for murder in the second degree and manslaughter in the first degree, according to a release from the Hood River Police Department.
The suspect, identified as Noel Hernandez, 30, is wanted in connection with the death of a Hood River man on January 17, 2026. Hernandez is described as 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighing approximately 224 pounds. Authorities released two photos of the suspect and said he should be considered dangerous.
According to police, Hernandez is the focus of an active homicide investigation. Anyone with information on his location is urged to contact their local law enforcement agency or Hood River Police Detective Ben Oka at (541) 387-5256 or by email.
The Sherman County Sheriff’s Office has also shared the wanted notice, asking nearby counties to remain alert. Police have not released further details about the victim or the circumstances surrounding the incident, but the investigation remains ongoing.
Residents are advised not to approach the suspect and to report any sightings immediately.
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