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Illegal Immigrant Charged After Injuring Girl with Rock

1/24/2026

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Hernando Garcia-Morales, a 40-year-old illegal immigrant from Mexico, is accused of injuring an 8-year-old girl by throwing a rock at a school bus in New Jersey on January 7, 2023.
Garcia-Morales was arrested two days later and has a lengthy criminal history, including multiple arrests in 2023, but avoided deportation due to New Jersey's sanctuary policies.
The girl underwent surgery for her injuries and is now recovering at home, while Garcia-Morales faces charges including aggravated assault and remains in jail pending trial.

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Hernando Garcia-Morales, a 40-year-old illegal immigrant from Mexico, is accused of injuring an 8-year-old girl by throwing a rock at a school bus in New Jersey on January 7, 2023.
Garcia-Morales was arrested two days later and has a lengthy criminal history, including multiple arrests in 2023, but avoided deportation due to New Jersey's sanctuary policies.
The girl underwent surgery for her injuries and is now recovering at home, while Garcia-Morales faces charges including aggravated assault and remains in jail pending trial.