On Friday, October 4, 2024, a traffic stop by a Hunt County deputy led to the arrest of Petronilo Gonzalez-Mendoza of Salt Lake City, Utah. The incident occurred after Gonzalez-Mendoza refused to identify himself during the stop, prompting further investigation and backup from additional deputies.
Authorities discovered that the vehicle Gonzalez-Mendoza was driving had been stolen, and he had replaced the license plate in an attempt to deceive officers.
Gonzalez-Mendoza was charged with Theft of Property valued between $2,500 and $30,000, Displaying a Fictitious License Plate, and Failing to Identify as a Fugitive from Justice. His bond was set at $11,000.
Great work done by Hunt County deputies in handling this incident.
