In a shocking turn of events, a top official in the Washington, D.C. mayor’s office has been arrested for an alleged domestic assault towards his wife. Dr. Christopher Rodriguez, the assistant city administrator and acting chief technology officer under D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, was taken into custody at his home in Northwest D.C. The incident occurred during a fight between the couple at around 11:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
According to a police report obtained by FOX 5 D.C., Rodriguez is accused of pushing his wife to the ground during the altercation. The responding officers offered assistance from DC Safe, the District’s crisis intervention agency for domestic violence, but the alleged victim declined.
Rodriguez now faces charges of simple assault domestic violence. The Mayor’s Office has confirmed that he has been placed on administrative leave, although they did not immediately respond to Digital’s request for comment.
The arrest of a high-ranking official in the mayor’s office has raised concerns and sparked interest in the local community. This incident adds to the ongoing issues plaguing the nation’s capital, including soaring crime rates. Despite some politicians denying the existence of a crime crisis, the reality on the ground tells a different story.
Christopher Rodriguez, who was recently appointed as assistant city administrator and acting chief technology officer, will now have to face the legal consequences of his alleged actions. The case serves as a reminder that even those in positions of power are not immune to the law.
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