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CBS News
31-03-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Comedian Paul Rodriguez arrested in Burbank for drug possession
Paul Rodriguez, a longtime comedian known for movies like "Tortilla Soup" and "Rat Race," was arrested on Friday for alleged possession of narcotics, according to police. He was arrested at around 7:30 p.m. when officers conducted a traffic stop of a car near Victory Boulevard and Lamer Street, according to the Burbank Police Department. They say that Rodriguez was a passenger of the car. "During the investigation, narcotics were located," said a statement from BPD. "Mr. Rodriguez was arrested and booked at Burbank Police Jail for possession of narcotics." He was released with a citation and ordered to appear in court on April 25, police said. Rodriguez, 70, is best known for his stand-up comedy and acting career. He has starred in a number of comedy movies like "A Million to Juan," "Born in East L.A.," and "Beverly Hills Chihuahua." He is also a part-owner of the Laugh Factory in Hollywood, where he is well-regarded for his charity work that includes serving holiday meals to people in need.
Yahoo
31-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Comedian Paul Rodriguez arrested in Burbank for drug possession
The Brief Comedian Paul Rodriguez was arrested in Burbank for drug possession. He denies the charges and claims police misconduct during the arrest. Rodriguez, known for his bilingual stand-up comedy and roles in over 40 films, is scheduled to appear in court on April 25. LOS ANGELES - Comedian Paul Rodriguez is facing legal challenges following his arrest for drug possession in Burbank, a charge he denies. The incident has sparked controversy, with Rodriguez alleging police misconduct during the arrest. What we know Paul Rodriguez was arrested in Burbank for drug possession after a vehicle he was in was stopped for a code violation. Rodriguez was arrested Friday around 7:30 p.m., according to police. Narcotics were discovered during a search, officials said. Rodriguez was released with a citation to appear in court on April 25, while his friend remained in custody due to outstanding warrants. What we don't know It is unclear whether Rodriguez will face formal charges, as a city attorney is yet to make a decision. Additionally, the identity of Rodriguez's friend, who was driving the vehicle, has not been disclosed. The backstory Rodriguez, a comedian with a career spanning over 30 years, is known for his bilingual stand-up routines and appearances in more than 40 films, including "Beverly Hills Chihuahua" and "Blood Work." Raised in Los Angeles, Rodriguez is also recognized for his charitable work, particularly his involvement in annual free Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners at Hollywood's Laugh Factory. What they're saying Following his release, Rodriguez told TMZ he was sleeping in the passenger seat and was slapped awake by a "Caucasian" officer on a "power trip." He is considering filing a formal complaint, alleging he was "roughed up" by police and that the drugs belonged to his female friend. What's next Rodriguez is scheduled to appear in court on April 25. The Source Information for this story is from TMZ and the Burbank Police Department. City News Service contributed.
Fox News
30-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Comedian Paul Rodriguez arrested for drug possession
Paul Rodriguez was arrested on charges of possession of narcotics, Fox News Digital confirmed. The legendary stand-up comedian was arrested Friday, March 28, in Burbank, California, following a traffic stop, according to the Burbank Police Department. Rodriguez was a passenger in the vehicle. Rodriguez's lawyer denied the allegations against the "Born in East L.A." star and claimed they "lack foundation" in a statement provided to Fox News Digital. "On March 28, 2025, at about 7:30 pm, Burbank Police Officers conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle for vehicle code violations Mr. Rodriguez was a passenger in," officials told Fox News Digital. "During the investigation, narcotics were located. Mr. Rodriguez was arrested and booked at the Burbank Police Jail for possession of narcotics." Rodriguez was released with a citation to appear in court on April 25, 2025. "During the investigation, narcotics were located. Mr. Rodriguez was arrested and booked at the Burbank Police Jail for possession of narcotics." "The charges against Paul Rodriguez are false and lack foundation," his lawyer, Bobby Samini, said in a statement provided to Fox News Digital. "Mr. Rodriguez was a passenger in a vehicle that was pulled over by the Burbank Police Department last night. He fully cooperated with law enforcement at all times. "The charges against Paul Rodriguez are false and lack foundation." "Law enforcement asserted that the driver of the vehicle was in possession of a controlled substance. Mr. Rodriguez did not have any controlled substance in his possession, nor was he under the influence of any controlled substance. Samini added, "Mr. Rodriguez's arrest and treatment constituted a violation of his civil rights. We look forward to establishing Mr. Rodriguez's innocence in a court of law." Rodriguez is known just as much for his stand-up comedy as he is for dozens of roles on television and in films. Raised in Los Angeles, Rodriguez starred in "Tortilla Soup," "Blood Work," and voiced the role of Chico in "Beverly Hills Chihuahua."
Yahoo
29-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Comedian Paul Rodriguez arrested for narcotics, claims cops ‘roughed' him up
Comedian Paul Rodriguez was arrested on Friday for possession of narcotics— though the funnyman claims the drugs weren't his and that he got 'roughed up' by police. The incident happened Friday night in Burbank, California, when authorities pulled over a vehicle in which Rodriguez was a passenger. Although the vehicle was stopped for a code violation, a subsequent search of the car turned up narcotics, the Burbank Police Department confirmed to The New York Daily News. Rodriguez was promptly 'arrested and booked at the Burbank Police Jail for possession of narcotics,' cops said. He was later released with a citation to appear in court on April 25. A city attorney will decide whether Rodriguez will face formal charges for the incident. According to the 70-year-old comedian, the narcotics police found belonged to a female friend, who was behind the wheel at the time. He told TMZ on Saturday that he was sleeping in the passenger seat and was slapped awake by a'Caucasian' officer on a 'power trip.' He claims he got 'roughed up' before being taken into custody and is now considering filing a formal complaint. His friend was similarly arrested but remained in custody on Saturday for outstanding warrants, according to the outlet. The Burbank Police Department did not address Rodriguez's allegations of mistreatment. Born in Mexico but raised in Los Angeles, Rodriguez developed an interest in standup while in college and honed his skills at L.A.'s Comedy Store. Beginning in the early '80s, he appeared on countless talk shows and comedy specials, before gaining an even larger fanbase as part of the 2002 comedy documentary 'The Original Latin Kings of Comedy,' alongside the likes of George Lopez and Cheech Marin. In 2004, Comedy Central ranked him at No. 74 on its list of the 100 Greatest Standups of all Time.
CNN
29-03-2025
- Entertainment
- CNN
Paul Rodruguez arrested for narcotics possession
Standup comic and actor Paul Rodriguez was arrested on charges of possession of narcotics after a traffic stop on Friday in Burbank, California. Rodriguez was a passenger in a vehicle pulled over for code violations by police on Friday evening, according to an emailed statement from Sgt. Stephen Turner, public information officer with the Burbank Police Department. 'During the investigation, narcotics were located. Mr. Rodriguez was arrested and booked at the Burbank Police Jail for possession of narcotics,' the statement continued. Rodriguez was later released with a citation to appear in court next month. CNN has reached out to representatives of Rodriguez for comment. Rodriguez, 70, is known for his comedy routines as well as his appearances in several movies and TV shows, including 'Blood Work,' 'Tortilla Soup' and 'Resurrection Blvd.'
