Despite a string of arrests for alleged harassment and violence, low bonds have allowed Vicente Rodriguez to repeatedly return to target his ex-girlfriend’s family.
Rodriguez has repeatedly been released on low bonds, allegedly targeting his ex-girlfriend’s family each time he returns to society. The ex-girlfriend’s mother, speaking anonymously to KPRC 2, described the ongoing struggle with Rodriguez.
According to publicly available court documents, on December 18 of last year, Rodriguez was charged with assault causing bodily injury for grabbing his ex-girlfriend’s son by the arm and tackling him to the ground. Despite the severity of the incident, Rodriguez’s bond was set at a mere $100, without a no-contact provision regarding the family. That same day, he was also charged with possession of methamphetamine.
Rodriguez faced additional charges on December 19 for criminal mischief after allegedly breaking multiple windows at the family’s home. Again, his bond was set at $100, which he quickly posted. On December 24, he was charged with assault causing bodily injury for allegedly biting the son, resulting in multiple stitches. Although this charge was later dropped due to insufficient probable cause, the Harris County District Attorney’s Office has indicated it may consider re-evaluating the case.
The troubling pattern continued into the new year. On January 10, Rodriguez was charged with criminal trespass involving the same family. This time, his bond was set at $2,500, which he has not yet posted.
The ex-girlfriend’s mother expressed her fear and frustration over the repeated incidents. “I don’t sleep anymore. I’m constantly watching the cameras. It’s affecting my work, my sleep, everything,” she said. She described a relentless cycle of Rodriguez being arrested, released, and then returning to the family’s home to wreak more havoc, leaving them in a state of consistent terror.
Following the mother’s interview, continued communication with the DA’s office, and pleas for greater protection, the court has finally implemented additional safeguards. While Rodriguez’s bond remains at $2,500, the latest conditions imposed on January 13 include house arrest, GPS monitoring, and a no-contact order with the family, should he be released.
In response to the urgency of the situation, the DA’s office has also agreed to expedite a protective order that initially could have taken up to three months to process.
If Rodriguez violates these new bond conditions by returning to the family’s home, it could result in his bond being raised or revoked along with new charges for violating the protective order.
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