Overview

• Paul Rodriguez was arrested on March 28, 2025, in Burbank, California, for alleged narcotics possession during a traffic stop.
• The comedian, a passenger in the vehicle, asserts the drugs belonged to the driver and denies any involvement.
• Rodriguez's lawyer, Bobby Samini, has called the charges baseless and alleged the arrest violated Rodriguez's civil rights.
• The Burbank Police Department has not confirmed claims of police misconduct, which Rodriguez alleges included being slapped awake by an officer.
• Rodriguez has been released with a citation to appear in court on April 25, 2025, while the case remains under review by the city attorney.