Webster Man Charged in Day County Homicide

WEBSTER, S.D. (KWAT)–A Webster man has been charged with First Degree Murder, Second Degree Murder and Aggravated Assault in connection with the death of another man Nov. 5.

Thirty four year-old Agustin Martinez made his first court appearance Monday in Day County Circuit Court.

He faces a maximum sentence of life in prison on the First Degree Murder, life in prison for Second Degree Murder, and 15 years in prison for the Aggravated Assault charge.

Thirty eight year-old Henry Hernandez of Webster was the victim.

The South Dakota DCI is leading the investigation with the assistance of the Day County Sheriff’s Office. T

Martinez is being held on a $1 million cash bond.