Mariane Angela
19 Aug 2026
This criminal illegal alien was illegally and recklessly conducting unlicensed boat tours in New York Harbor when his boat capsized, killing a 27-year-old woman and her 5-month-old baby. Thanks to the hard work of the men and women of the Coast Guard, ICE, and our federal, state, and local partners, this criminal is off our streets and out of our waterways. Once he faces justice for his crimes, we will make sure that he is swiftly removed from our country.
Investigators also said there were no life jackets designed for infants or children aboard. Hernandez allegedly told passengers they did not need to wear life jackets. Authorities said Hernandez turned the boat and accelerated as it encountered a swell, causing it to overturn.
“As alleged in the complaint, Manuel Hernandez showed a complete disregard for the safety of his passengers when he piloted an over-capacity boat without a license that capsized in the New York Harbor,” said NYPD Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch. “This tragedy could have been prevented, and now a family is left to grieve the unimaginable loss of a mother and her 5-month-old daughter because of his negligence.”
Other charter operators and crews from the NYPD, FDNY, and Coast Guard pulled passengers from the water. Sanchez and her daughter did not survive.