Police continue to search for man who cut off monitor

Posted on March 15, 2017
David Hermosillo
(Photo courtesy Bloomington Police Department)

By Greg Halbleib

BLOOMINGTON – Police are still looking for a man deemed sexually violent who they say broke free from his ankle monitor.

David Hermosillo has an extensive criminal record, including a sexual assault conviction in 1990 in LaSalle County. Police say Hermosillo received a 25-year prison sentence for that conviction but was released early with the condition that he wear the monitor. He was last living on West MacArthur Avenue in Bloomington.

Hermosillo is 50, is 6-1 and 225 with several tattoos. Police say they believe he is sexually violent and should be considered armed and dangerous.

Anyone with information is asked to call 309-275-5345. Information leading to his arrest could lead to a $1,000 reward.

 

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