CPD Arrest Armed Robbery Suspect Following Coordinated Investigation
Published on June 24, 2026
On June 23, 2026, Caldwell Police arrested a 39-year-old Caldwell man in connection with an attempted robbery and aggravated assault that occurred the previous day at a business in the 400 block of Cleveland Boulevard.
On June 22, 2026, at approximately 5:54 p.m., officers responded to the Tobacco Connection, located at 410 Cleveland Boulevard, after receiving a report of an attempted armed robbery. During the incident, the suspect brandished a knife, threatened a female employee, and demanded money from the cash register. The suspect unsuccessfully attempted to pry open the cash register before fleeing the business when alerted to another employee nearby.
Through the initial investigation, patrol officers quickly developed a possible suspect and located the suspect vehicle in the 500 block of Everett Street, where officers began surveillance.
The following day, Caldwell Police Detectives assumed the investigation. They conducted additional interviews, canvassed the area, reviewed evidence, and developed the probable cause necessary to obtain search and arrest warrants. Detectives also maintained surveillance while carefully monitoring the suspect’s movements throughout the day.
Once sufficient probable cause had been established, detectives coordinated with the Caldwell Police SWAT Team to safely take the suspect into custody during a vehicle stop. The arrest was made without incident.
Following the arrest, detectives executed a search warrant at the suspect’s residence, where investigators recovered multiple items of evidentiary value related to the case.
The suspect was positively identified as Alfonzo Hernandez, Jr (8/3/1986) and was booked into the Canyon County Jail on charges of Attempted Robbery and Aggravated Assault.
“This case highlights the outstanding teamwork between our Patrol Division, Detectives, SWAT, the Real Time Information Center (RTIC), and our partners at the Canyon County Prosecutor's Office,” said Chief Rex Ingram. “Their coordinated efforts allowed investigators to quickly develop probable cause, safely apprehend the suspect, and recover additional evidence while helping ensure the safety of our community.”
The charges referenced in this release are allegations. The defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
HERNANDEZ, Alfonzo Jr. (DOB: 08/03/1986)
All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law