Member of DC Mayor Muriel Bowser’s Administration Arrested for Alleged Domestic Violence
A member of DC Mayor Muriel Bowser’s administration has been arrested for an alleged domestic violence incident against his wife.
Dr. Christopher Rodriguez, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser’s assistant city administrator and acting chief technology officer, was arrested at his Northwest D.C. home at 11:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
Rodriguez allegedly shoved his wife to the ground during a fight they were having.
According to a report from Fox News, Rodriquez’s wife refused help from DC Safe – the District’s crisis intervention agency for domestic violence.
Rodriguez was arrested and charged with simple assault domestic violence.
The mayor’s office has not responded to the charges, but confirmed to the network that he has been placed on administrative leave.
