Otoniel Gonzalez

On January 17, 2026, at approximately 2:00 A.M., officers from Apple Valley Police Department attempted to conduct a traffic stop near Cedar Avenue and County Road 42 in Apple Valley, Dakota County, MN. The driver, later identified as ONTONIEL GONZALEZ [DOB REDACTED], the Defendant herein, was driving without his head lights on and swerving all over the road. The officer activated his emergency lights and following the Defendant for approximately 0.8 miles. During that time, the Defendant almost hit a median, and a traffic light.

Then the Defendant drove the vehicle into the backyard of someone’s house striking their fence. The cost of repairs on the fence are unknown at the time of the complaint. Once the Defendant hit the fence, he got out of his vehicle and ran on foot. Officers ultimately located him hiding in a canoe in a shed. The Defendant was taken to the hospital due running and hiding outside without shoes on. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol and marijuana. A search warrant was obtained, a blood sample was taken and sent to the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension for testing.

Results are pending.