Yandri Hernandez, 24, of Somerville has been charged with kidnapping, strangulation, and assault and battery in Boston Municipal Court – Charlestown. All charges stem from an incident that allegedly took place on Sunday at the Museum of Science in Boston.
According to a press release from the Suffolk District Attorney’s Office:
The victim, a 15-year-old girl, reported being at the Museum of Science with her friend when she entered the bathroom on the first level as her friend waited outside. The victim told police that when she left the bathroom stall to wash her hands, she felt a hand come around her face and cover her month. Initially she thought it was her friend, but observed a male, later identified as Hernandez, behind her. The victim said Hernandez did not speak but tried to restrain her. The victim was able to scream and quickly run out of the bathroom. Hernandez walked out of the bathroom immediately after the victim and fled.
Hernandez was arraigned on Wednesday. Today a 58A dangerousness hearing was held. At the conclusion of the hearing, the judge ordered that Hernandez be jailed for up to 120 days while his case is pending. His next court appearance is scheduled for November 8, 2024.