In recent months, several incidents have led to the arrests of individuals associated with the Dallas Cowboys community. Here are three notable cases:
1. Employee Accepts Bribes to Admit Fans Without Tickets
In December 2023, Diego Soto, a 19-year-old contracted ticketing employee at AT&T Stadium, was arrested for accepting cash bribes to allow fans without tickets into a Dallas Cowboys game. An economic crimes detective discovered that Soto permitted a group entry during the Cowboys-Eagles matchup. Upon questioning, Soto admitted to the offense and was charged with commercial bribery. The exact amount he received was not disclosed.
2. Fan Conceals Methamphetamine in Stadium Drink
In September 2023, a Mount Dora man attending a Dallas Cowboys game was arrested after police found plastic bags containing methamphetamine hidden in his drink cup. The individual attempted to conceal the drugs within his Dallas Cowboys-themed beverage container but was apprehended and charged with possession of a controlled substance.
3. Assault on Good Samaritans at AT&T Stadium
In October 2024, following a Dallas Cowboys game at AT&T Stadium, two fans, Wenceslao and Lindsey Gonzalez, were brutally attacked while attempting to assist a woman they believed was in distress. The assailant, identified as 32-year-old Rafael Ramirez, was arrested and charged with two counts of assault causing bodily harm. The Gonzalezes suffered significant injuries, with Wenceslao requiring hospitalization.
These incidents highlight the diverse challenges faced by event organizers and law enforcement in ensuring safety and compliance during major sporting events.
For more details on the assault case, you can watch the following news report:
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