The city secretary for the City of Cotulla was arrested this week in connection with an alleged assault that authorities say occurred earlier this year at a Dilley dance hall. Juanita G. Fonseca, 45, was taken into custody on March 10, 2026, and booked into the Frio County Jail on a charge of assault causing bodily injury, a Class A misdemeanor. Jail records show she was booked shortly after 5:40 p.m. Tuesday following the execution of an arrest warrant. The warrant was issued earlier that same day by Dilley Municipal Court Judge Lauro G. Flores.

Disturbance Reported at Dilley Ballroom

According to the criminal complaint, the investigation began on the night of Feb. 21, 2026, when officers with the Dilley Police Department were called to the ABA Ballroom at 109 South Commerce Street. Police were dispatched at approximately 11:23 p.m. after receiving reports of a fight inside the venue.

Witnesses described an altercation that took place near the dance floor involving Fonseca and another woman. According to the complaint, investigators determined that the other woman was on the ground during part of the confrontation when she was struck and grabbed. Authorities say the incident was captured on video and corroborated by witness statements collected at the scene.

Victim Reported Injuries

Police reported that the other woman appeared to have suffered injuries following the altercation. Officers documented redness and cuts on her face as well as injuries to her forehead and shoulder area. The victim also told officers she was experiencing pain and discomfort after the incident.

Fonseca was given a $2,500 bond and released. She is presumed innocent until proven guilty in the court of law.

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