Columbia prowler sentenced to 10 years in prison, given credit for time served

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

The man who pleaded guilty last month to multiple felonies in the 2022 Columbia prowler case was sentenced on Monday afternoon.

Guillermo Vasquez Hernandez, 35, of Columbia, pleaded guilty on Feb. 6 to two counts of first-degree burglary and two counts forgery. He received a 10-year prison sentence and will be given credit for time served.

He was previously charged with two counts of first-degree burglary, one count of second-degree burglary, two counts of forgery and a count of misdemeanor stealing. He is being held at the Boone County Jail. Jail records also indicate he is being held on an immigration detainer.

According to court documents in previous reporting, Hernandez's fingerprints have been connected to at least three cases of a man violating the privacy of multiple women.

Columbia police released the first statement asking for the community's help in identifying a suspected prowler on Nov. 8, 2022. The victim's ages ranged from 20-30 years old. Many of the incidents happened in south Columbia, with many occurring at apartments off of South Old 63.

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