For Immediate Release

August 21, 2025

Jackson County Prosecutor Melesa Johnson today announced felony charges against two men for tampering with a witness on social media. 

Eduardo V. Hernandez and Adan G. Cerritos-Flores each face two counts of Tampering with a Witness in a Felony Prosecution. * If convicted, they could face up to seven years in prison. 

“Witness intimidation will never be accepted in Jackson County. We are watching closely, ready to prosecute anyone who silences witnesses or victims,” said Prosecutor Johnson. “Coming forward as a witness takes incredible courage and speaking up helps create the safe neighborhoods we all want for our families. For those who do come forward, know that your safety is our priority and we are here to stand with you every step of the way.”

According to court records, a series of separate shootings occurred between July 12-13 and on July 16. Shots were fired into multiple occupied residences, some with juveniles inside. No injuries were reported. Last week, Antonio Lopez-Hernandez, Julian Chavarria, and Alexis Vega-Martinez were charged and taken into custody for their roles in the shootings.

Following their arrests, detectives discovered publicly visible posts on social media that were intimidating and threatening in nature toward the victims and witnesses of the shootings. The posts were made from Hernandez and Cerritos-Flores’s social media accounts. 

Hernandez is being held on a $50,000 cash bond. Cerritos-Flores is being held on a $10,000 cash bond with CHA. 

*Charges are only accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until the defendant is either found guilty or pleads guilty.

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Media Contact: 

Jazzlyn Johnson

Director of Communications 

Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office 

415 E 12th Street

Kansas City, MO - 64106

(816) 929-1289 

jazzlyn.johnson@jacksongov.org 

https://www.jacksoncountyprosecutor.com