U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, in a joint operation with state and federal law enforcement, arrested Daikerlyn Alejandraa Gonzalez-Gonzalez, a 22-year-old citizen of Venezuela, in Dallas on May 27, following a state warrant execution for felony manslaughter.
Gonzales was operating a personal watercraft with a female passenger at high speed near the shoreline of Oak Grove Park on May 25 when she collided with a kayak occupied by 18-year-old Ava Moore.
The collision resulted in Moore’s death.
Gonzalez fled the scene with her passenger on board.
Gonzalez and the passenger returned to Oak Grove Park.
The passenger remained on the scene with witnesses and was interviewed by the Grapevine Police Department, while Gonzalez left in a vehicle with 21-year-old Maikel Coello Perozo, also of Venezuela.
Perozo has been charged with hindering apprehension. As the investigation unfolds, more state charges could be filed.
ERO Dallas lodged immigration detainers with the Grapevine Police Department following Gonzalez and Coello’s arrests.
Both are in removal proceedings pursuant to the policies of the Immigration and Nationality Act, as they are aliens present without admission or parole.
“Our partnerships with law enforcement across jurisdictions are key during these types of investigations,” said ICE Homeland Security Investigations Dallas Special Agent in Charge Travis Pickard. “This investigation will continue to be driven by facts, evidence and a firm commitment to justice. The arrests of these two illegal aliens reflect the diligence and professionalism of our law enforcement team.”
On September 28, 2023, Gonzalez illegally entered the United States without inspection or parole by an immigration officer.
On the same day, the U.S. Border Patrol arrested and processed Gonzalez, issuing a Notice to Appear, and released her on an order of recognisance.
On January 22, 2023, Coello arrived at the Camino Real Port of Entry without authorisation. He was released pending an immigration hearing.
