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ICE Arrests Venezuelan National in Connection with Fatal Kayak Crash

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, along with state and federal law enforcement, arrested Daikerlyn Alejandraa Gonzalez-Gonzalez, a 22-year-old citizen of Venezuela, in connection with a fatal kayaking accident in Dallas, Texas. Gonzalez was operating a personal watercraft when she collided with a kayak occupied by 18-year-old Ava Moore, resulting in Moore's death. Gonzalez and her 21-year-old boyfriend, Maikel Coello Perozo, fled the scene, but were later arrested and charged with hindering apprehension. The investigation is ongoing, and more state charges may be filed.

Key Takeaways:

  • ICE arrested Daikerlyn Alejandraa Gonzalez-Gonzalez, a 22-year-old Venezuelan national, in connection with a fatal kayaking accident in Dallas, Texas.
  • Gonzalez was operating a personal watercraft at high speed when she collided with a kayak occupied by 18-year-old Ava Moore, resulting in Moore's death.
  • Gonzalez and her 21-year-old boyfriend, Maikel Coello Perozo, fled the scene, but were later arrested and charged with hindering apprehension.
  • ERO Dallas lodged immigration detainers with the Grapevine Police Department, and both Gonzalez and Coello are in removal proceedings.
  • Coello arrived at the Camino Real Port of Entry without authorization on Jan. 22, 2023, and was released pending an immigration hearing.
  • Gonzalez illegally entered the United States without inspection or parole on Sept. 28, 2023.
  • The investigation is a joint effort between ICE, HSI, Texas Department of Wildlife, Grapevine Police Department, Texas Department of Public Safety, Texas Office of the Attorney General, Dallas Police Department, and the Dallas U.S. Marshals office.
  • Members of the public can report crimes and suspicious activity by dialing 1-866-DHS-2-ICE or completing the online tip form.

Statistics:

  • 1: The number of fatalities in the kayaking accident, with 18-year-old Ava Moore being killed.
  • 2: The number of people arrested in connection with the incident, including Daikerlyn Alejandraa Gonzalez-Gonzalez and Maikel Coello Perozo.
  • 1: The number of immigration detainers lodged by ERO Dallas with the Grapevine Police Department.
  • 3: The number of law enforcement agencies participating in the investigation, including ICE, HSI, Texas Department of Wildlife, and others.
  • 1: The number of ways members of the public can report crimes and suspicious activity to ICE.

Sources:

  • U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
  • Grapevine Police Department
  • Texas Department of Wildlife
  • Texas Department of Public Safety
  • Texas Office of the Attorney General
  • Dallas Police Department
  • Dallas U.S. Marshals office
  • @ERODallas (ICE's Twitter account)
  • @HSI_Dallas (ICE's Twitter account)

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