Man Arrested in Del Rio After Woman Found With Serious Facial Injuries

Officers arrested a man after finding a woman with serious facial injuries inside a residence in Del Rio, prompting an aggravated assault investigation that has left neighbors concerned about safety in the 700 block of East Gutierrez Street.

"On February 5, 2026, at approximately 9:48 a.m., the Del Rio Police Department responded to a disturbance in the 700 block of East Gutierrez Street," the department said in a press release. "Upon arrival, officers encountered a shirtless male subject outside the residence with visible blood on his hands and upper body." The press release continues: "The male advised officers that he had assaulted a female inside the residence and requested that paramedics be called to the scene."

Officers entered the home and "located a female victim who had sustained serious facial injuries," the release said, adding that "evidence of the assault was observed in multiple rooms throughout the residence." Val Verde Regional Medical Services responded and transported the woman to the hospital for medical treatment; authorities have not released the name of the hospital or provided an update on her condition beyond that description.

Local news outlets identified the arrested man as Lonnie Gonzalez, 37, and reported that he was booked on the offense of Aggravated Assault Causing Bodily Injury. One local item summarized: "The male was identified as Lonnie Gonzalez, 37 years of age, and was arrested for the offense of Aggravated Assault Causing Bodily Injury. He was transported to the Del Rio Police Department for processing and was subsequently transported to the GEO Correctional Facility pending the magistration process." The Del Rio Police Department release provided the scene details but did not include a name in the excerpt published in the materials reviewed for this report.

Police have not released several routine booking and investigative details, including bond amount, booking ID, magistration date or time, whether the offense has been designated as family violence, whether a weapon was involved, or whether additional victims or children were present. Those factors can affect how prosecutors proceed under Texas law and how the community is advised to respond.

Neighbors on East Gutierrez Street said the arrest drew law enforcement and EMS activity to a residential block that residents describe as mixed single-family homes and small rental properties. Incidents of this nature often ripple through small communities like Del Rio, prompting concern among friends, landlords, and neighbors and renewed calls for clear communication from authorities about public safety and available support for victims.

The Del Rio Police Department published its press release on February 10; local outlets carried additional booking details. The investigation remains active, and authorities have not provided further public updates on the victim’s condition or the full set of charges. For residents, the episode is a reminder of the importance of reporting disturbances early and of support resources for victims of domestic and violent crime. Expect local law enforcement to release magistration and court information as that process moves forward.