(April 25, 2024) — On April 24, 2024, Erick Rodriguez (DOB 12/14/1981), a volunteer softball coach at Oasis High School, was arrested on multiple charges due to inappropriate behavior with a minor student.
On January 19, 2024, a student at Oasis High School reported to staff that Rodriguez had been sending sexually explicit text messages and nude photos showing his face to another student.
Cape Coral Police Department Detectives responded and met with the student who reported the information. That student also said others at school were talking about the messages between Rodriguez and the victim.
Detectives met with the victim, who provided her cell phone and passcode to access the contents of the phone.
The investigation revealed Rodriguez inappropriately communicated with a student, during which time he sent and requested nude photos from that student. The investigation also revealed Rodriguez inappropriately touched the victim over her clothes.
Erick Rodriguez was arrested and taken to the Lee County Jail on the following charges:
–1 count in violation of F.S.S. 794.051 – Indecent, Lewd or lascivious Touching of minors, 3rd Degree Felony
–1 count in violation of F.S.S. 847.0138 – Transmission of Harmful Materials to a minor, 3rd Degree Felony
–1 count in violation of F.S.S. 847.0135 – Soliciting a Child for Unlawful Sexual Conduct, 3rd Degree Felony
