Nashville man accused of stalking teen allegedly continued contact from jail as broader case expands

Allegations center on continued contact with a minor despite prior warnings and an earlier stalking investigation

A man jailed on multiple felony charges in Davidson County is accused of continuing contact with a teenage girl from behind bars, a detail that investigators have treated as part of a longer pattern of alleged harassment that began years earlier. The case, which originated as a stalking investigation, has since expanded into a set of sex-crime allegations that prosecutors say involve a minor and span an extended period.

The defendant, Wesley Josue Hernandez, was booked into the Davidson County jail in early August 2025 and is listed as facing multiple active charges, including continuous sexual abuse of a child and aggravated rape involving a weapon or object. Jail records show he remained in custody following his August 2025 booking, with bond information reflecting the seriousness of the allegations and the number of counts pending.

Investigative materials described in court filings from 2022 outline how the relationship at the center of the case allegedly began: police say Hernandez met the teen in 2020 and pursued contact even after the girl’s family objected. The filings state that the teen’s father warned Hernandez to stay away, but that contact continued. The documents also describe efforts to influence or bypass parental authority, including alleged attempts to craft written communications aimed at persuading the father to transfer custody of the teen to Hernandez.

The case reflects how stalking investigations can overlap with broader allegations when authorities believe a pattern of contact persisted over time.

Authorities say the later arrest in 2025 was connected to the ongoing investigation that had been opened in 2022. In that context, investigators documented alleged continuing communication while Hernandez was incarcerated, including references to letters. Such allegations can be significant in criminal proceedings because they may be used to evaluate whether a suspect complied with no-contact expectations or other restrictions, and whether continued outreach contributed to fear or intimidation of an alleged victim.

Public safety agencies generally advise families involved in stalking or harassment complaints to document unwanted contact, preserve messages, and report violations promptly. In Nashville, residents can file reports and follow up through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department’s established channels.

Key verified points from public records and court-related reporting

• Hernandez was booked into the Davidson County jail on August 5, 2025, and is listed with multiple active felony charges.
• Earlier investigative filings dated to July 2022 describe a stalking complaint involving a teenage girl and alleged ongoing harassment after a parental warning.
• The 2025 arrest is described as tied to the same ongoing investigation, with allegations that communication continued from jail through letters.

The allegations remain unresolved in court. As with all criminal cases, the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.