A Florida man is facing multiple felony charges after Miami police say he unlawfully entered an apartment, sexually touched a man while he slept, and urinated on him before fleeing the scene.
CBS News reports that officers were called to an apartment building on Northwest 11th Street early Sunday, December 28, following a report of a disturbing break-in. The victim told police he had stepped outside with friends earlier in the night and returned to his apartment, unsure whether he had locked the door behind him.
Hours later, he awoke to find a stranger inside his bedroom.
Police allege the suspect, later identified as 34-year-old Maykel Rodriguez Jr., touched the victim over his clothing while the man was asleep. The arrest report states that Rodriguez then exposed himself and urinated on the victim before gathering his clothes and leaving the apartment. As he exited, the suspect allegedly told the victim, “I know you.”
The victim immediately contacted authorities and provided a detailed description of the intruder. After canvassing the surrounding area, officers located a man matching that description nearby. Police say the victim later positively identified Rodriguez as the person who entered his apartment.
Officer Kiara Delva emphasized the seriousness of the incident. “This case is extremely concerning and disturbing,” Delva said, adding that the department hopes the case serves as a reminder for residents to double-check locks when leaving their homes, whether they live in an apartment or a house.
Rodriguez was taken into custody and charged with burglary of an occupied dwelling, battery, and indecent exposure. During the investigation, police noted that Rodriguez claimed he knew the victim, though authorities said there was no evidence at this time to support that assertion.
Rodriguez later appeared in bond court, where Judge Mindy Glazer ordered him to have no contact with the victim. He was also held in pretrial detention on one of the charges. Court proceedings revealed that Rodriguez previously spent five years in the Air Force and is currently employed as a loan officer.
The case remains under investigation as prosecutors move forward.
If you or someone you know has experienced sexual assault, help is available. You can contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or visit rainn.org for confidential support and resources.