Guide Note

Rape charges against suburban New York police sergeant David Rodriguez have been dropped, and he has pled guilty to having sexual contact with his 17-year-old accuser.¹ Rodriguez, who is married to TV anchorwoman Darlene Rodriguez, met the girl when responding to a domestic disturbance call on February 9, 2008, which resulted in the arrest of her 35-year-old live-in boyfriend. The incident in question took place when Rodriguez returned to her home on the day after the arrest. He had been accused of forcibly raping her, but DNA evidence failed to corroborate charge.¹

Fast Facts

1. Age: 36
2. Resides: Croton-on-Hudson, New York
3. Rank: Sergeant
4. Department: New Rochelle, New York
5. Nine Years on the force
6. Has 3 children with wife Darlene Rodriguez
7. Bail: $25,000
8. Initially charged with first-degree rape¹
9. Charge was dropped September 26, 2008¹
10. Pleaded guilty to misdemeanor in plea agreement¹
11. Given one-year conditional discharge¹
12. Ordered to stay away from girl for 5 years

1. Darlene Rodriguez: "I'm here to support my husband. I believe in him. I love him. He's innocent 100 percent." ²
2. Police Commissioner Patrick Carroll: "We took our time...We didn't jump to any conclusions." ²

Darlene Rodriguez