On March 25, 2026, at approximately 5:46 P.M., Saint Paul Officers responded to the 800 block of Hazel Street North, Saint Paul, County of Ramsey, on a domestic assault. DLR told officers she and CARLOS ALFREDO AYALA MEJIA, [DOB REDACTED], were in a romantic relationship and have lived together at the apartment on Hazel Street for one and one-half years. They were arguing about MEJIA smoking marijuana in the apartment. MEJIA shoved her against the wall near their bed and choked her with his arm, and then his right hand around her neck.
He then grabbed a silver metallic kitchen knife from the floor near the bed, pointed the knife at her, and said, “I’m going to end it.” DLR was able to get away and call 911. MEJIA placed the knife in a cabinet near the kitchen and tried to hide it with a red cloth. DLR had trouble speaking while she was being strangled. Her throat was a little sore on the inside and she had some trouble swallowing. MEJIA was arrested as he exited the apartment building. Officers obtained a search warrant to search the apartment.
A kitchen knife with a silver blade and handle was found in the pantry. DLR said this was the knife used by MEJIA to threaten her. During blueprint questions, DLR said she does believe MEJIA will seriously injure or kill her. DLR said MEJIA assaulted her on this day and the day prior. Today’s incident involved choking and knife pointing.
