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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
30-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Comedian Paul Rodriguez arrested, accused of narcotics possession in Burbank
Comedian and actor Paul Rodriguez was arrested after police allegedly found narcotics in his vehicle during a traffic stop on Friday night in Burbank. Burbank Police Sgt. Stephen Turner said Rodriguez, 70, was a passenger in a vehicle that was stopped for "code violations" at around 7:30 p.m. in the area of Victory Boulevard and Lamer Street. "During the investigation, narcotics were located," Turner said in a statement. Rodriguez was booked at the Burbank jail for possession of narcotics and released with a citation to appear in court next month, Turner said. Read more: 'Ugly Betty' alum Eric Mabius arrested on suspicion of battery in Florida bar brawl Rodriguez is telling a different version of the story. He told TMZ that he was sleeping in the passenger seat when a "Caucasian" officer on a "power trip" slapped him to wake him up. Rodriguez told the outlet that the drugs belonged to the driver of the vehicle. Bobby Samini, his attorney, called the charges against Rodriguez false, and said his arrest and treatment by police were a "violation of his civil rights." "He fully cooperated with law enforcement at all times," Samini said in a statement. "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." Rodriguez, the son of a migrant farm worker, was born in Mexico before moving to East Los Angeles in his youth. His career in stand-up began in L.A. comedy clubs in the late 1970s. Rodriguez's work includes writing and acting in dozens of films, including his own stand-up comedy specials. He also hosted television shows on Univision and MTV. He is known for his roles in such movies as "Blood Work," "Rat Race," "The World's Fastest Indian" and "Tortilla Soup." Sign up for Essential California for news, features and recommendations from the L.A. Times and beyond in your inbox six days a week. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
Los Angeles Times
30-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Comedian Paul Rodriguez arrested, accused of narcotics possession in Burbank
Comedian and actor Paul Rodriguez was arrested after police allegedly found narcotics in his vehicle during a traffic stop on Friday night in Burbank. Burbank Police Sgt. Stephen Turner said Rodriguez, 70, was a passenger in a vehicle that was stopped for 'code violations' at around 7:30 p.m. in the area of Victory Boulevard and Lamer Street. 'During the investigation, narcotics were located,' Turner said in a statement. Rodriguez was booked at the Burbank jail for possession of narcotics and released with a citation to appear in court next month, Turner said. Rodriguez is telling a different version of the story. He told TMZ that he was sleeping in the passenger seat when a 'Caucasian' officer on a 'power trip' slapped him to wake him up. Rodriguez told the outlet that the drugs belonged to the driver of the vehicle. Bobby Samini, his attorney, called the charges against Rodriguez false, and said his arrest and treatment by police were a 'violation of his civil rights.' 'He fully cooperated with law enforcement at all times,' Samini said in a statement. '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.' Rodriguez, the son of a migrant farm worker, was born in Mexico before moving to East Los Angeles in his youth. His career in stand-up began in L.A. comedy clubs in the late 1970s. Rodriguez's work includes writing and acting in dozens of films, including his own stand-up comedy specials. He also hosted television shows on Univision and MTV. He is known for his roles in such movies as 'Blood Work,' 'Rat Race,' 'The World's Fastest Indian' and 'Tortilla Soup.'
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."
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.'
