An Atascosa County jury has found Roger Arteaga Gonzalez guilty of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon causing Serious Bodily Injury involving Family Violence. After the verdict on November 19, 2025, Gonzalez chose to be sentenced by Judge Wilson, who ordered a 60-year prison term.
The charges stem from December 2023, when Gonzalez violently attacked his girlfriend with a utility knife while the two were driving. She suffered serious injuries and was left for dead in a remote wooded area, but managed to regain consciousness and move toward the roadway, where a nearby resident and veteran spotted her and called 911. First responders’ quick actions helped save her life, while investigators began gathered evidence tying Gonzalez to the scene, including witness observations and GPS monitoring data from an unrelated case.
At the sentencing hearing, prosecutors presented evidence of Gonzalez’s prior felony history, which increased his punishment range to 25 years to life in prison. The victim courageously testified about the attack and how it has affected her life and recovery.
We are grateful for the service of the Atascosa County Jury, the Atascosa County Sheriff’s Office, and lead investigator Lt. Gavin Lindsay. Our thanks also go to the medical professionals, witnesses, and all law enforcement officers whose teamwork made this outcome possible. Special thanks to Safer Path Family Violence Shelter and Thriving Hearts Crisis Center for their continued support of our domestic violence survivors.
Finally, we recognize Victim’s Advocate Katie Quinney, Criminal Analyst Karen Dziuk, and prosecutors Audrey Vasquez, Erika Price, and Kenny Lam for their dedication to the victim and to the safety of our community.
