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Fort Bliss soldier gets 6 years for assaulting 3-year-old son
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· August 24, 2026
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Key points These include domestic violence against his 3-year-old son, wrongful use of cocaine, and drunken driving. A soldier has been sentenced to six years in prison and given a dishonorable discharge.
A soldier has been sentenced to six years in prison and given a dishonorable discharge. The soldier, Spc. Baltazar E. Gonzalez, pleaded guilty to several charges. These include domestic violence against his 3-year-old son, wrongful use of cocaine, and drunken driving. He also pleaded guilty to assaulting a law enforcement officer.
Further details about the case are available from the source. The sentence and discharge were the result of a guilty plea.
The soldier's actions led to a significant punishment, including a lengthy prison term and a dishonorable discharge from the military.
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Category: Local Published: August 24, 2026 Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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