Overview
- Police say the victim awoke around 4 a.m. in Miami’s Flagami neighborhood to a man touching him over his clothing, exposing himself, and urinating on him before fleeing.
- The victim provided a description, officers canvassed the area, and 34-year-old Maykel Rodriguez Jr. was located nearby and positively identified.
- Rodriguez was initially charged with burglary of an occupied dwelling, battery, and indecent exposure, and he allegedly refused to answer questions after arrest.
- At a court appearance, a judge found probable cause to elevate the case to burglary with assault or battery, and the judge ordered no contact with the victim.
- Prosecutors called the facts egregious and sought detention, while the defense cited Rodriguez’s five years of U.S. Air Force service and requested bond, which the judge denied.