Webster Man Charged With First- and Second-Degree Murder in Nov. 5 Death

Northeast Radio SD News – Webster, SD - A 34-year-old Webster man is facing first-degree murder, second-degree murder, and aggravated assault charges in connection with the death of another Webster man late Thursday night, Nov. 5.

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley and Day County State’s Attorney John Knight announced the charges against Agustin Martinez on Monday, Nov. 9.

Martinez made his first court appearance Monday in Day County Circuit Court, where his bond was set at $1 million cash. The victim was identified as Henry Hernandez, 38, of Webster, following an incident reported late Thursday night.

If convicted, Martinez faces a maximum sentence of life in prison on the first-degree murder charge, life in prison on the second-degree murder charge, and up to 15 years in prison on the aggravated assault charge. He is presumed innocent under the U.S. Constitution.

The South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation is leading the ongoing investigation with assistance from the Day County Sheriff’s Office. The case is being prosecuted jointly by the South Dakota Attorney General’s Office and the Day County State’s Attorney’s Office.