Lucas Hernandez

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Name:
Hernandez, Lucas Cameron

Date of Booking:
06/27/2026

Reason(s) For Booking:
DUI/Alcohol/Less Safe

DUI/Alcohol/0.08 Grams or more 21 YOA or over

Obstruction of Officers

Tampering with evidence

Reckless Driving

Failure to Maintain Lane

Serious Injury by Vehicle

Officer’s Narrative:
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On 06/26/2026 at 22:47 hours I, Officer Casas, was called by Sgt. Roberson by phone. He advised there was a serious injury accident at the intersection of Lake Joy Road and Old Bridge Road.

Upon arrival, Lake Joy Road was blocked off from the intersection of Lake Joy Road and Old Bridge Road to the driveway of [700 BLOCK] Lake Joy Road. There was a 2023 Chevrolet Corvette, Georgia tag [REDACTED], with disabling damage in the outside south bound lane facing south at the intersection of Lake Joy Road and Old Bridge Road.

I was advised the driver of the vehicle during the accident was Lucas Hernandez. Mr, Hernandez was in the handcuffs and in the rear seat of Officer Ford’s patrol vehicle. I was advised that the passenger in the vehicle during the accident was [VICTIM #1]. I was advised she had suffered [REDACTED BY AGENCY] from the accident and was transported to [REDACTED BY AGENCY] prior to my arrival. Mr. Hernandez was transported to police headquarters. This case is under an active investigation.

[End of Narrative]

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Case History:

7/7/26

DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY FILED

What this means: Lucas Cameron Hernandez’s attorney has filed a demand for discovery in Houston Superior Court (Case No. 2026C0065132). This is a request for the prosecution to provide all evidence, witness statements, police reports, and other materials related to the charges against him. The defendant has a right to review this evidence before proceeding further in the case.

7/9/26

PLEAS/BONDS HEARING SCHEDULED

What this means: A hearing is scheduled for 7/9/26 at 9:00 AM in Houston Superior Court. At this hearing, the court will address Lucas Cameron Hernandez’s bond status (whether he remains in custody, is released on bail, or is released on his own recognizance) and may discuss potential plea negotiations. The defendant is facing charges including DUI with a blood alcohol level of 0.08 grams or more, obstruction of officers, tampering with evidence, reckless driving, failure to maintain lane, and serious injury by vehicle.

8/18/26

GRAND JURY RETURNS INDICTMENT — 5 COUNTS FILED AGAINST LUCAS CAMERON HERNANDEZ

What this means: A Houston County grand jury voted on August 18, 2026 to formally indict Lucas Cameron Hernandez on five counts, meaning the jury found enough evidence to require him to face these charges in Houston Superior Court (Case No. 2026-C-0065132). The indictment was filed in the clerk’s office on August 19, 2026.

Count 1 — Serious Injury by Vehicle: Hernandez is accused of causing an accident on or about June 27, 2026 that resulted in serious bodily harm to the victim — specifically the loss of use of her tibia and fibula — while allegedly operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol to the extent that it was less safe to drive.

Count 2 — Driving Under the Influence: Hernandez is accused of driving a 2023 Chevrolet Corvette on or about June 27, 2026 while under the influence of alcohol to the extent that it was less safe for him to drive.

Count 3 — Criminal Damage to Property in the Second Degree: Hernandez is accused of intentionally damaging a mailbox and tangible real estate belonging to a property owner, without that person’s consent, by striking the property with his vehicle on or about June 26, 2026, with damage exceeding $500.00.

Count 4 — Criminal Damage to Property in the Second Degree: Hernandez is accused of intentionally damaging a mailbox and tangible real estate belonging to a second property owner, without that person’s consent, by striking the property with his vehicle on or about June 26, 2026, with damage exceeding $500.00.

Count 5 — Criminal Damage to Property in the Second Degree: Hernandez is accused of intentionally damaging communications equipment and a cable utility box located at 800 Lake Joy Road, without the owner’s consent, by striking the equipment with his vehicle on or about June 26, 2026, with damage exceeding $500.00.

The document was returned as a “True Bill,” meaning the grand jury agreed there was sufficient evidence to proceed to trial. The plea form included in the filing is blank and unsigned — no plea has been entered at this time.