Police: Woman, 56, murdered in Ontario

Summary

Ontario Police say Araceli Hernandez, 56, was found dead at 1371 S.W. 8th Ave., in Ontario. The body was found after a concerned family member notified the police department.

Story Created: Jan 5, 2010 at 6:13 PM MDT

Story Updated: Jan 6, 2010 at 3:48 PM MDT

Police: Woman, 56, murdered in Ontario

Antonio Villa

ONTARIO - Police in eastern Oregon are investigating the murder of a 56-year-old woman.

Ontario Police say Araceli Hernandez, 56, was found dead early Tuesday morning at 1371 S.W. 8th Ave., in Ontario. The body was found after a concerned family member notified the police department.

Authorities say a 32-year-old man, Antonio Villa, will be charged for the homicide. Villa is currently in the Malheur County Jail.

No other details about the case are available at this time.



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