Rodriguez's best friend, Casandra Ortiz, was in the office with her. Police told Fox 29 San Antonio that the teenagers had gotten in trouble for being out of uniform, tardiness and swearing, and were in the office for that reason. Ortiz's mother, Jessica Villarreal, rushed in to record the unfolding events when she heard Rodriguez screaming.
Rodriguez was booked in juvenile detention on charges of resisting arrest and disorderly conduct. She said her arm and shoulder had to be examined for injuries after the arrest.
Police say the officer was wearing a body camera at the time and claim Internal Affairs will review the footage, which police say they have not yet done, as part of an investigation.