A Raleigh police officer was on duty when he sold cocaine to an informant during a federal investigation, the U.S. Department of Justice said Thursday.
Raleigh police officer Keven Rodriguez was taken into custody by DEA agents Wednesday after a judge issued a warrant for his arrest, U.S. Attorney Michael Easley said.
Rodriguez’s arrest came after Raleigh police received info from confidential sources in late 2021 that Rodriguez was distributing drugs in Raleigh, Easley said referencing a criminal complaint.
Raleigh Police Chief Estella Patterson said RPD contacted federal investigators “swiftly” after receiving information pertaining to Rodriguez.