Eric Rodriguez

Name:
Rodriguez, Eric

Date of Booking:
02/08/2025

Reason(s) For Booking:
Disorderly Conduct

Violate Family Violence Order

Violate Family Violence Order

Simple Assault- Family Violence

Violate Family Violence Order

Public Drunk

Officer’s Narrative:
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On 02/08/2025 I, Officer Ray along with Officer Fleming and Sgt. Webb responded to the Coin Laundry located at 500 S 3rd Ave Suite 6 in reference to a domestic disturbance. Dispatch stated that the male causing the disturbance was outside of the business in a white shirt and standing against a red car. When all units arrived on scene, I found the male matching the description still leaning against the red car. I then exited my patrol vehicle and went to speak with the male while I sent Officer Fleming to speak with the caller and other parties involved. Before questioning the male, I asked if he had his license on him. At this time he retrieved his license from his wallet with the assistance of Sgt. Webb at which time we were able to identify him as Eric Rodriguez.

Sgt. Webb then went to his patrol vehicle and ran Eric’s information on his MDT (Mobile data terminal). After running Eric’s information, Sgt. Webb learned that his license was suspended and he had not been served. Eric also disclosed that he had a stay away order against him for the female involved. Sgt. Webb also asked dispatch to check with the Sheriff’s Office to see if this was true. Dispatch advised that there was a bond condition against Eric to stay away from [VICTIM #1], [VICTIM #2], and Juvenile 1. (all of which were present at the Coin Laundry during this incident).

Sgt. Webb then returned and served Eric a notice of suspension and took his license. While doing so, Sgt. Webb located a tall cold can of Bud Light Sitting on the side walk and asked Eric if it was his to which he denied it being his. Now that this was out of the way, I began asking Eric what had happened. Eric stated that he was here with [WITNESS #1] doing laundry when he seen [VICTIM #1] come into the business. Eric stated that they exchanged words and then he walked outside. I asked Eric if anything physical had taken place to which he stated no. I asked Eric if he raised his hand and acted as if he was going to hit [VICTIM #1], to which he also stated no.

Eric just continuously stated that he was not suppose to be around [VICTIM #1]. While speaking with Eric, I observed that he blood shot watery eyes, his speech was thick and slurred and he was leaning up against the red car to maintain his balance. I then asked Eric how much he had been drinking. Eric stated that he had drank one beer earlier and that was it. I then asked Eric again if the beer on the side walk was his to which he still denied it being his beer. At this time I asked Officer Fleming to stay with Eric while I went inside to speak with [WITNESS #1].

I then went into the business and located [WITNESS #1], I began asking her what had happened. [WITNESS #1] stated that Eric and herself were doing laundry when Eric noticed that [VICTIM #1] walked in, and Eric told [WITNESS #1] who she was. [WITNESS #1] stated that she knew of the no contact order and instructed Eric to leave. Instead Eric became irate, yelling and cursing at [VICTIM #1]. [WITNESS #1] stated she got Eric to walk outside but he came back in and continued to yell and curse at [VICTIM #1]. [WITNESS #1] stated that she finally got Eric to go outside and stay there, at which time we arrived.

I then asked [WITNESS #1] if she had her license with her, at which time I followed her to her vehicle. [WITNESS #1] gave me her license and I asked her to step onto the sidewalk to speak with me. I asked [WITNESS #1] if Eric had been drinking, to which she stated that he had been drinking pretty heavily earlier this morning. I then pointed to the beer that was sitting on the sidewalk and asked if that beer belonged to Eric, at which time she advised that the beer was his. I then thanked [WITNESS #1] and advised her that she could return to what she was doing.

After speaking with [WITNESS #1], I then went and spoke with [VICTIM #1]. She stated that she came to the laundry mat and when she walked in she noticed Eric. [VICTIM #1] stated that Eric came up to her and asked how it was going. Then Eric began yelling and cursing at her. [VICTIM #1] stated that the female Eric was with told him to go, but Eric came back into the business and continued yelling and cursing at [VICTIM #1]. [VICTIM #1] stated and demonstrated that Eric raised his right arm in the air with a closed fist and acted as if he was going to punch her. She stated that Eric did this twice. I then asked [VICTIM #1] if she felt threatened by this and if she felt like Eric was going to actually hit her. [VICTIM #1] stated that she did feel threatened and did believe that Eric was going to hit her.

It was at this time, I went to speak with Officer Fleming. I asked Officer Fleming if he would transport Eric to the jail for me while I finished gathering information on scene. We then went over to Eric at which time he was placed under arrest. Officer Fleming then escorted Eric to his patrol vehicle and then transported him to the Murray County Detention Center. I then went back to speak with [VICTIM #1] where she stated the no contact order was also in effect for her and the children with her in the laundry mat. I then gathered their information and Sgt. Webb and I went back into service. I then asked Officer Fleming to retrieve a copy of the bond condition while he was at the jail. After Officer Fleming turned over to jail staff, he brought me a copy of the bond condition that was still in affect.

The condition stated for Eric to have no contact with [VICTIM #2], Juvenile 1, and another juvenile which was not present at the time. I then issued warrants accordingly to Eric’s actions.

[End of Narrative]