ICE Dallas apprehends Venezuelan woman who fled scene of jet ski accident that killed woman on kayak at Grapevine Lake

DALLAS — 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, Texas, 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 when it collided with a kayak occupied by 18-year-old Ava Moore, May 25, resulting in her death. Gonzalez fled the scene with her passenger onboard.

Gonzalez and the passenger returned to Oak Grove Park. The passenger remained on scene with witnesses and was interviewed by 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.

“This criminal alien and her boyfriend will account for the tragic accident that ended the life of a young woman who exhibited enormous potential,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Dallas acting Field Office Director Josh Johnson. ICE Dallas will remain steadfast in our commitment to arresting and removing criminal aliens who pose a threat to the safety of our communities.”

ERO Dallas lodged immigration detainers with the Grapevine Police Department following the arrest of Gonzalez and Coello. Both are in removal proceedings pursuant to the policies of the Immigration and Nationality Act as aliens present without admission or parole.

“Our partnerships with law enforcement across jurisdictions are key during these types of investigations,” said Special Agent in Charge for ICE Homeland Security Investigations Dallas 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 Sept. 28, 2023, Gonzalez illegally entered the United States without inspection or parole by an immigration officer. On that same day, the U.S. Border Patrol arrested and processed Gonzalez as a Notice to Appear and released on an order of recognizance.

On Jan. 22, 2023, Maikel Alexander Coello-Perozo arrived at the Camino Real Port of Entry without authorization. Coello was released pending an immigration hearing.

This investigation included law enforcement from the following agencies: The Texas Department of Wildlife, the Grapevine Police Department, the Texas Department of Public Safety, the Texas Office of the Attorney General, the Dallas Police Department, ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Dallas, Homeland Security Investigations Dallas, and the Dallas U.S. Marshals office.

Members of the public can report crimes and suspicious activity by dialing 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423) or completing the online tip form .

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Source: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE.gov)