Lonnie Gonzalez Identified in Del Rio Aggravated Assault Injuring Woman

A Del Rio man has been identified and arrested after a woman was found with serious facial injuries inside a residence on the 700 block of East Gutierrez Street, prompting questions about community safety and the handling of domestic violence cases.

The Del Rio Police Department said officers responded to a disturbance at approximately 9:48 a.m. on February 5, 2026. Responding officers encountered a shirtless man outside the residence with visible blood on his hands and upper body. The man admitted to officers that he had assaulted a female inside the home and requested that paramedics be called.

Officers entered the residence and located an adult female who had sustained serious facial injuries. Investigators observed evidence of the assault in multiple rooms throughout the home. Val Verde Regional Medical Services responded to the scene and transported the victim to the hospital for medical treatment.

Authorities identified the suspect as Lonnie Gonzalez, 37. Gonzalez was arrested on a charge of Aggravated Assault Causing Bodily Injury, taken to the Del Rio Police Department for processing and subsequently transported to the GEO Correctional Facility pending the magistration process.

The sequence of events, a public disturbance call, an on-scene admission by the suspect, visible blood on the suspect, and evidence throughout the residence, underscores immediate public-safety concerns for neighbors and for families affected by interpersonal violence. Local residents should note that the police response included EMS transport and that the suspect entered the local custody system pending court processing.

Key details remain unreported by authorities. The victim’s name and current medical condition beyond being hospitalized for facial injuries have not been released. Officials also have not provided information about the relationship between the victim and Lonnie Gonzalez, whether any prior reports involved the parties, or the outcome of magistration, bond, or scheduled court appearances. Those documents and booking records will clarify the formal charges and next legal steps.

For Val Verde County voters and residents, the case highlights the role of local institutions, police, EMS, and the county magistrate system, in managing violent incidents and the importance of timely public information. Watch city and county releases and court filings for updates on the victim’s condition, Gonzalez’s magistration and any additional charges, and any preventive measures recommended by law enforcement.

This investigation remains active; the Del Rio Police Department and court records will be the primary sources for further verification and for residents seeking specifics about the case and its legal trajectory.