Columbus, Georgia police officer Ulises Hernandez arrested, charged with aggravated child molestation and visual depictions offenses
Officer taken into custody; court documents identify a 16-year-old as the alleged victim
A Columbus, Georgia police officer has been arrested and jailed on multiple charges that include aggravated child molestation, battery and an offense involving the creation or possession of visual depictions of a minor.
The officer, identified as Ulises Hernandez, is 20 years old. He was arrested on March 2, 2026, at about 2 p.m. The arrest was carried out by the police department.
Charges listed in court records
Court documents associated with the case list three charges:
- Battery
- Aggravated child molestation
- Creating or possessing a visual medium depicting a minor
The same court documents identify the alleged victim as a 16-year-old female.
Custody status
Hernandez is being held in the Muscogee County Jail, according to the available records. Further details about bond status, a first court appearance, or the next scheduled hearing were not included in the initial public case summary.
What is known and what remains unconfirmed
At this stage, the publicly available information outlines the identity of the accused, the date and approximate time of the arrest, the charge titles, and the age and sex of the alleged victim as described in court paperwork. No additional verified information has been released publicly about the circumstances that led investigators to the allegations, the timeframe in which the alleged conduct occurred, or whether any internal administrative action has been taken regarding Hernandez’s employment status.
Because the matter is now in the criminal court process, the next developments typically come through formal charging documents, bond proceedings, and any statements filed in court. Any allegations remain unproven unless and until they are established in court.
Correction policy note: If additional court filings later clarify the specific counts, dates, or procedural posture, this article will be updated to reflect the verified record.