Jaqueline Rodriguez, a 41-year-old from Miami Gardens, Florida, was arrested on February 8, 2026, for allegedly stabbing the father of her child multiple times after learning he had sex with her sister. The attack occurred just after midnight on April 28, 2025, at the New World Condo Apartments on NW 177th Street, triggered by a heated argument that escalated into a physical fight.
Incident Details
Police responded to reports of gunshots (likely misheard screams or impacts) and found blood on the apartment door and floors. Inside, the victim had several cuts and scrapes; he identified Rodriguez as his “baby mama,” said she pulled a knife during their altercation, and called the attack “uncalled for.” He refused a sworn statement but allowed injury photos. No gunshots were confirmed—purely a knife assault aiming for great bodily harm.
Charges and Status
Rodriguez faces felony aggravated battery with a deadly weapon (Florida Statute 784.045), potentially 15 years prison if convicted. She’s held without bond at Miami-Dade Corrections, also on prior felony bond for burglary and grand theft ($14,000 stolen goods from a crashed vehicle three months earlier). The near-year arrest delay remains unexplained—possibly investigative holds or her evasion.
Legal Outlook
Florida treats such domestic-related stabbings harshly under battery laws, with enhancements for weapons and co-parent status. No plea or attorney listed yet; victim non-cooperation could weaken prosecution, but photos and blood evidence bolster it. This fits patterns of infidelity-fueled violence in South Florida, where quick arrests often follow witness calls.
What angle here—Florida battery penalties, domestic case trends, or arrest delays—piques your interest?
