Man Arrested After Alleged Knife Threat in Laredo Neighborhood

Jaime Gonzalez accused of threatening woman during domestic dispute

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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A 26-year-old man was arrested in Laredo, Texas after allegedly threatening a woman with a knife during a domestic dispute at an apartment in the Santo Niño neighborhood. Jaime Gonzalez is accused of refusing to let the 19-year-old woman leave the apartment and threatening to kill her family if she did not have intercourse with him.

Why it matters

Domestic violence incidents involving weapons like knives raise serious public safety concerns in local communities. This case highlights the need for effective intervention and prevention measures to protect vulnerable individuals from harm.

The details

According to police, officers responded to a call about a domestic disturbance at an apartment complex in the Santo Niño neighborhood on February 19th. The 19-year-old woman told police that Jaime Gonzalez, a man she knew, had threatened her with a pocketknife and refused to let her leave the apartment. Gonzalez allegedly brandished the knife and threatened to kill the woman's family if she did not have intercourse with him. Police later found Gonzalez asleep in a bedroom and arrested him. The pocketknife was located beneath the bed.

  • On February 19, 2026, police responded to a call about a domestic disturbance in the Santo Niño neighborhood.

The players

Jaime Gonzalez

A 26-year-old man who was arrested and charged with aggravated assault, unlawful restraint, and terroristic threat of a family or household member. He also had an outstanding warrant for a parole violation out of Austin.

19-year-old woman

The victim in this case, who reported that Gonzalez threatened her with a knife and refused to let her leave the apartment.

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What’s next

Gonzalez is being held on $25,000 bond and will face a judge to determine if he will be allowed out on bail pending trial.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the need for greater resources and support to address domestic violence, including access to emergency housing, counseling services, and stronger enforcement of restraining orders to protect victims from further harm.