Authorities searching for escaped inmate

Authorities are asking for the public’s help finding an inmate who escaped from an Omaha correctional facility. 

Nebraska Department of Correctional Services officials said Charles Castillo-Hernandez took off running from the Community Corrections Center-Omaha (CCC-O) around 6:30 p.m. Monday. 

NDCS said staff pursued Castillo-Hernandez until he jumped a fence near the perimeter of the facility. Police searched the area, but were unable to locate him. 

Officials said Castillo-Hernandez was able to remove his electronic monitoring device. 

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 started on October 17, 2016. He is eligible for parole on July 19, 2020.  

Castillo-Hernandez is described as a 21-year-old Hispanic male, 5’10”, 160 lbs., with black hair and brown eyes.  

Anyone with knowledge of Castillo-Hernandez’ whereabouts is asked to contact local authorities or the Nebraska State Patrol.

CCC-O is one of two community custody facilities operated by NDCS. Community custody is the lowest custody level and the least restrictive facility. Inmates are allowed to participate in work opportunities, attend school and religious services with prior approval and without direct supervision.