Rodolfo Moreno-Rodriguez

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Name:
Moreno-Rodriguez, Rodolfo

Date of Booking:
06/13/2026

Reason(s) For Booking:
Kidnapping

Rape

Officer’s Narrative:
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On 06/13/2026, I (Ptl. Farmer) responded in normal mode to [500 BLOCK] Johnson Rd in reference to Family Violence.

Upon arrival, I made contact with a white female (later identified as [VICTIM #1]). [VICTIM #1] was a Spanish woman, so Ptl. A. Alvarez from the Dougherty County Police Department arrived on scene and translated between myself and [VICTIM #1]. Alvarez advised me that [VICTIM #1] stated her husband (Rodolfo Rodrigues) came home drunk at approximately 1100 hours and raped her. Alvarez advised me that [VICTIM #1] stated Rodolfo advised her to fix him a plate of food, in which she replied no. Alvarez advised me that out her not fixing him any food, so he took all the clothes off and raped her. [REDACTED BY AGENCY].

Alvarez advised me that [VICTIM #1] stated after he was done she went to lock herself in the restroom. Alvarez advised me that [VICTIM #1] stated Rodolfo was trying to unlock the restroom door with a knife. Alvarez advised me that [VICTIM #1] stated that she ran out of the restroom and headed to the front entrance of the residence, and when she got there, Rodolfo locked the front door and stated You are mine”. Alvarez advised me that [VICTIM #1] stated she got back in bed with Rodolfo, and when he fell asleep, she pretended to get some water from the refrigerator but ended up leaving the residence. Alvarez advised me that [VICTIM #1] stated once she made it outside, Rodolfo chased her outside. Alvarez advised me that [VICTIM #1] stated she never took a shower after Rodolfo raped her. Alvarez advised me that [VICTIM #1] stated she ran [500 BLOCK] Johnson Rd until the arrival of Albany Police Department Officers.

Lt. Jones was advised of this incident and arrived on scene shortly after. Sgt. Clark was advised of this incident and arrived on scene shortly after. I, Ptl. Q. Davis, and Ptl. A. Alvarez, drove to [500 BLOCK] Johnson RD in reference to making contact with the subject. We conducted a clearence on the residence for safety purposes because [VICTIM #1] ran out the house and left kids there. Ptl. Q. Davis collected bed sheeting from the master bedroom and collected her clothes that she was wearing. Rodolfo was placed in handcuffs, double-locked to the rear, escorted to the rear of my patrol vehicle, and a search incident to arrest was conducted, which was negative for weapons or contraband. Rodolfo was transported to Dougherty County Jail (1302 Evelyn Ave), where he was turned over to their staff for further processing.

My department-issued firearm was stowed in the rear of my vehicle before escorting [RODOLFO] inside the jail. A search for weapons/contraband was conducted of the rear of my vehicle post-transportation, yielding negative results.

The bedsheets and the clothing that [VICTIM #1] was wearing will be submitted and place in Albany Police Department Property Management Locker #02 for evidence.

An NCIC/GCIC check was conducted on all parties involved, yielding negative results.

This case is cleared by arrest.

[End of Narrative]

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Case History:

6/17/26

DEFENSE ATTORNEY FILES ENTRY OF APPEARANCE IN DOUGHERTY SUPERIOR COURT

What this means: On June 17, 2026, attorney W.T. Gamble III of Collier & Gamble, LLP formally notified the Dougherty County Superior Court that he would be representing Rodolfo Moreno-Rodriguez in Case No. SUWT2026000623. An entry of appearance is a standard legal filing that puts the court and all parties on notice that a specific attorney is now the attorney of record for the defendant. All future court notices and communications in this case are to be directed to Gamble’s office in Dawson, Georgia.

6/17/26

DEFENSE FILES MOTION FOR BOND IN DOUGHERTY SUPERIOR COURT

What this means: Also on June 17, 2026, the defense filed a motion asking the court to set a bond for Rodolfo Moreno-Rodriguez in Case No. SUWT2026000623. A bond motion asks a judge to allow the defendant to be released from custody — either by paying a set amount of money or under other conditions — while the case moves forward. The judge will decide whether to grant bond, deny it, or schedule a hearing to consider the request. Moreno-Rodriguez is charged with rape and kidnapping, both serious felonies, which courts typically weigh heavily in bond decisions.

8/14/26

DISTRICT ATTORNEY DISMISSES RAPE AND AGGRAVATED SODOMY WARRANTS — RODOLFO MORENO-RODRIGUEZ PLEADS GUILTY TO FALSE IMPRISONMENT

What this means: On August 14, 2026, Senior Assistant District Attorney Moruf O. Oseni filed a Warrant Dismissal in Dougherty County Superior Court, dropping the two warrants against Rodolfo Moreno-Rodriguez — one count of rape and one count of aggravated sodomy (Warrant Nos. 2600807401 APD and 2600807403 APD). The reason checked on the dismissal form is that Moreno-Rodriguez has pleaded guilty to other charges — specifically, false imprisonment. Because those warrants will not be prosecuted, the case was not presented to a grand jury. The District Attorney’s Office also stated it has no objection to Moreno-Rodriguez being released on bond in connection with these warrants, though the document notes he may remain in custody if other charges are still pending. The form indicates Moreno-Rodriguez is not eligible for record restriction on these warrants. The dismissal was served by hand delivery to defense attorney Wilbur T. Gamble and to the Dougherty County Sheriff’s Office.

8/14/26

RODOLFO MORENO-RODRIGUEZ PLEADS GUILTY TO FALSE IMPRISONMENT — SENTENCED AS FIRST OFFENDER TO 5 YEARS PROBATION

What this means: On August 14, 2026, Dougherty County Superior Court Judge Victoria Johnson entered a final disposition in Criminal Action No. 26R-369 in the case of State of Georgia v. Rodolfo Moreno-Rodriguez. The defendant entered a negotiated guilty plea to one count of false imprisonment. Under the First Offender Act (O.C.G.A. § 42-8-60), the court did not enter a formal judgment of guilt. Instead, Moreno-Rodriguez was sentenced to 5 years on probation, with credit for time already served in custody from June 13, 2026 through August 14, 2026. A $1,000 fine was imposed, along with surcharges and fees totaling $1,355.00, to be paid at a rate of $57.00 per month beginning October 1, 2026, plus a $32.00 monthly supervision fee.

What the First Offender Act means: Under Georgia’s First Offender Act, if Moreno-Rodriguez successfully completes all terms of his probation, no conviction will be entered on his record and he will be discharged without a formal adjudication of guilt. If he violates the terms of probation, the court can enter a conviction and sentence him up to the maximum allowed by law for false imprisonment.

The sentence came with the following conditions of probation: Moreno-Rodriguez must report to the Dougherty County Probation Office at 1303 Evelyn Ave., Albany, Georgia by August 27, 2026; complete 60 hours of community service within 18 months; have no violent contact with the named protected party; not harass, threaten, or intimidate the named protected party; provide a DNA sample as required by law; avoid alcohol and illegal drugs; and not possess any firearms, handguns, weapons, or any replica or device having the appearance of a deadly offensive weapon. Defense attorney Wilbur T. Gamble III represented Moreno-Rodriguez by employment.