Man Arrested for Assaulting Pregnant Woman in Laredo

19-year-old David Gamboa charged with two felonies after pushing and attempting to strangle a pregnant woman

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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A 19-year-old man named David Gamboa was arrested in Laredo, Texas on February 17, 2026 after allegedly assaulting a pregnant woman during a dispute. Gamboa was charged with two third-degree felonies - assault of a pregnant person and assault of a family or household member by impeding breath or circulation.

Why it matters

Domestic violence incidents involving pregnant victims are especially concerning as they put the health and safety of both the mother and unborn child at risk. This case highlights the need for strong law enforcement response and prosecution of such crimes to protect vulnerable members of the community.

The details

According to police, officers responded to a report of an assault on Katiana Drive around 11:57 am on February 17th. A pregnant 19-year-old woman told officers that Gamboa, a male known to her, had pushed her around and attempted to strangle her. Officers observed visible injuries on the victim's body, though she did not require further medical care after being evaluated by firefighters. Gamboa was later located at an apartment and denied the assault allegations, claiming he had only grabbed the victim by the shoulders and shaken her.

  • On February 17, 2026, police responded to the assault report around 11:57 am.
  • Gamboa was arrested and booked into Webb County Jail on February 17, 2026.

The players

David Gamboa

A 19-year-old man who was arrested and charged with two third-degree felonies for assaulting a pregnant woman.

The 19-year-old pregnant woman

The victim of the assault, who reported that Gamboa pushed her around and attempted to strangle her.

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What they’re saying

“Gamboa was later located at an apartment in the 2100 block of Santa Clara Street, where he denied the assault allegations and told officers he grabbed her by the shoulders and shook her.”

— David Gamboa (lmtonline.com)

What’s next

Gamboa was booked into Webb County Jail on bonds totaling $60,000 and released the following day after posting bond. The judge will determine if he will be allowed to await trial outside of jail.

The takeaway

This case underscores the serious nature of domestic violence crimes, especially when they involve vulnerable victims like pregnant women. It highlights the need for strong law enforcement response and prosecution to protect those at risk and hold offenders accountable.