Waco Journal
Thursday, January 29, 2026
  • Local News
  • Crime
  • COVID-19
  • Texas
  • Education
  • Politics
No Result
View All Result
Waco Journal
  • Local News
  • Crime
  • COVID-19
  • Texas
  • Education
  • Politics
No Result
View All Result
Waco Journal
No Result
View All Result

Waco PD Special Crimes Detectives arrested 60-year-old man for the murder of 41-year-old man on May 15, 2021

by Gavin Wright
April 7, 2023
in Local News
The Waco Police Department charged 60-year-old man with attempted kidnapping

Waco, TX – Police officials released a statement and said that 60-year-old Francisco Sanchez was taken into custody for the murder of 41-year-old Josie Hernandez.

The fatal incident occurred on May 15, 2021.

It happened in the 900 Block of Brown Ave.

Waco Police Department officers responded to a report of a questionable death.

When officers arrived, they located Hernandez dead in the residence and a questionable death investigation began.

After an autopsy was conducted it was determined that Hernandez died due to strangulation, marks on her body were consistent with autopsy results, and a warrant was issued for Sanchez.

This is a developing story and it will be updated as new information become available. 

Related Posts

Waco firefighters respond to surge in winter weather emergencies
Local News

Waco firefighters respond to surge in winter weather emergencies

January 28, 2026

Waco, TX - Waco firefighters have been working around the clock over the past several days, responding to a surge...

City of Waco thanks staff for keeping services running during winter weather
Local News

City of Waco thanks staff for keeping services running during winter weather

January 28, 2026

Waco, TX - The City of Waco expressed gratitude Thursday for its staff who worked through challenging winter conditions to...

Waco firefighters battle second-alarm house fire on North 14th Street
Local News

Waco firefighters battle second-alarm house fire on North 14th Street

January 28, 2026

Waco, TX - Waco firefighters responded to a structure fire in the 700 block of North 14th Street, where crews...

Waco police search for missing woman last seen on Summer Avenue
Local News

Waco police search for missing woman last seen on Summer Avenue

January 28, 2026

Waco, TX - The Waco Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing woman reported last...

Waco police advise drivers to slow down as icy conditions ease across the city
Local News

Waco police advise drivers to slow down as icy conditions ease across the city

January 28, 2026

Waco, TX - The Waco Police Department is reminding drivers to remain cautious as road conditions across the city begin...

Waco fire crews respond to attic fire on Colcord Avenue
Local News

Waco fire crews respond to attic fire on Colcord Avenue

January 26, 2026

Waco, TX — The Waco Fire Department responded Sunday night to a structure fire in the 4000 block of Colcord...

Waco firefighters respond to surge in winter weather emergencies
Local News

Waco firefighters respond to surge in winter weather emergencies

by Nolan Harris
January 28, 2026
0

Waco, TX - Waco firefighters have been working around the clock over the past several days, responding to a surge...

Read moreDetails
City of Waco thanks staff for keeping services running during winter weather

City of Waco thanks staff for keeping services running during winter weather

January 28, 2026
Waco firefighters battle second-alarm house fire on North 14th Street

Waco firefighters battle second-alarm house fire on North 14th Street

January 28, 2026
Waco police search for missing woman last seen on Summer Avenue

Waco police search for missing woman last seen on Summer Avenue

January 28, 2026
Waco police advise drivers to slow down as icy conditions ease across the city

Waco police advise drivers to slow down as icy conditions ease across the city

January 28, 2026
Waco firefighters respond to surge in winter weather emergencies

Waco firefighters respond to surge in winter weather emergencies

by Nolan Harris
January 28, 2026
0

Waco, TX - Waco firefighters have been working around the clock over the past several days, responding to a surge...

City of Waco thanks staff for keeping services running during winter weather

City of Waco thanks staff for keeping services running during winter weather

by Nolan Harris
January 28, 2026
0

Waco, TX - The City of Waco expressed gratitude Thursday for its staff who worked through challenging winter conditions to...

Waco firefighters battle second-alarm house fire on North 14th Street

Waco firefighters battle second-alarm house fire on North 14th Street

by Nolan Harris
January 28, 2026
0

Waco, TX - Waco firefighters responded to a structure fire in the 700 block of North 14th Street, where crews...

Waco police search for missing woman last seen on Summer Avenue

Waco police search for missing woman last seen on Summer Avenue

by Nolan Harris
January 28, 2026
0

Waco, TX - The Waco Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing woman reported last...

About Us

A community needs news and Waco Journal is proud to serve 50,000 households each month through our website covering Waco and the other local counties.

Learn more

Recent Stories

  • Waco firefighters respond to surge in winter weather emergencies
  • City of Waco thanks staff for keeping services running during winter weather

Categories

  • Local News
  • Crime
  • COVID-19
  • Texas
  • Education
  • Politics
Currently Playing

© 2023 Waco Journal

  • Local News
  • Crime
  • COVID-19
  • Texas
  • Education
  • Politics
No Result
View All Result