Standup comedian and actor Paul Rodgriguez was arrested on Friday.
Rodriguez was arrested on charges of possession of narcotics after being pulled over in Burbank, California.
The comedian who is also co-owner of the iconic Laugh Factory, was a passenger in a vehicle that was pulled over for a code violation.
The Burbank Police Department stated, “During the investigation, narcotics were located. Mr. Rodriguez was arrested and booked at the Burbank Police Jail for possession of narcotics,”
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Here’s what CNN reported:
Standup comic and actor Paul Rodriguez was arrested on charges of possession of narcotics after a traffic stop on Friday in Burbank, California.
ADVERTISEMENTRodriguez 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.”
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Per People:
This is a Guest Post from our friends over at WLTReport. View the original article here.Paul Rodriguez is facing legal trouble.
The comedian, 70, was arrested on charges of possession of narcotics in California on Friday, March 28, the Burbank Police Department (BPD) confirmed to PEOPLE. TMZ was first to report the news.
According to the BPD, officers conducted a traffic stop of a car for vehicle code violations that Rodriguez was a passenger in around 7:30 p.m. local time.
“During the investigation, narcotics were located,” authorities alleged, adding that Rodriguez “was arrested and booked at the Burbank Police Jail for possession of narcotics.” He was later released with a citation to appear in court on April 25, the BPD said.
ADVERTISEMENTRepresentatives for Rodriguez did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment on Saturday, March 29.
