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Illinois man identified as suspect who barricaded inside South Padre Island hotel room

Illinois man identified as suspect who barricaded inside South Padre Island hotel room
1 month 4 days 4 hours ago Monday, November 03 2025 Nov 3, 2025 November 03, 2025 5:47 PM November 03, 2025 in News - Local

An Illinois man has been identified as the suspect who barricaded himself inside a hotel room at South Padre Island following a disturbance.

Fernando Martinez Henize, from Naperville, Illinois, was arraigned Monday on several charges, including two counts of aggravated assault, five counts of aggravated assault against a public servant, and assault family violence, according to a news release.

His bond was set at $640,485.

The incident occurred Sunday at around 6 p.m. at the Margaritaville Beach Resort.

According to the news release, the South Padre Island Police Department received a call from the front desk in reference to a physical disturbance.

Henize had barricaded himself inside a room with a firearm, according to the news release. After hours of "intensive de-escalation efforts," he was arrested.

South Padre Island police received assistance from multiple agencies, including Cameron County SWAT.

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