Keven Rodriguez
Service Record
Agency | Raleigh North Carolina Police Department |
Rank | Officer |
Dates of Service | Hired July 30, 2018.[1] |
Salary | $45,303.30 (2021)[2] |
Last Known Status | Administrative Leave[1] |
Incident Reports
2022 Arrest for Cocaine Distribution
In November 2021, the Raleigh Police Department and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency received tips from two confidential informants who claimed Rodriquez was selling drugs.[1]
On January 24, 2022, Rodriquez met with an informant while on-duty, driving his police car, and in uniform, and sold the informant $2,600 worth of cocaine.[1]
Department Response
Rodriquez was placed on administrative duty during the investigation.[1]
Rodriquez was placed on unpaid leave after his arrest.[1]
Legal Action
On February 23, 2022, Rodriquez was arrested on federal charges of distribution of a quantity of cocaine and possession of a firearm in connection with that offense.[1] Rodriquez faces a mandatory minimum penalty of 5 years in prison if convicted, and a maximum of life in prison.[3]
LEO Ratings
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Julian Shen-Berro, Raleigh officer in uniform sold cocaine while on-duty in police car, US Attorney says, News Observer, 2022-02-24
- ↑ Keven Rodriguez, Police Officer, Raleigh, North Carolina, OpenPayrolls
- ↑ Raleigh Police Officer Arrested for Cocaine Distribution While on Duty, U.S. Attorney's Office, 2022-02-24
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