Hernando Garcia-Morales

Hernando Garcia-Morales, a 40-year-old man from Palisades Park, New Jersey, is accused of throwing a baseball-sized rock at a school bus, resulting in injuries to an 8-year-old girl. Federal officials have confirmed that he is in the United States illegally and has a lengthy criminal history, including past arrests for weapon possession and burglary. Garcia-Morales was arrested on January 9, 2023, and faces multiple charges, including aggravated assault and criminal mischief. The Department of Homeland Security has issued an arrest detainer against him, citing concerns over his presence in the community given his past offenses.