Lowell Police Officer Arrested for Domestic Violence

February 1, 2010

In the early morning hours of 30 Jan 10, Erika R. Rhodes, age 30, returned home to her residence at 9235 State Route 60, Lowell, along with her husband Robert, age 31, who is a patrolman with the Lowell Police Department. Deputy Sheriffs Mankins and Simmons later responded to the residence after Mrs. Rhodes reported being choked by her husband while they were seated in their vehicle, with her in the driver’s seat. Mrs. Rhodes commented to the Deputies that her husband is violent when he is intoxicated and that he has hit her in the past. On this occasion Ms. Rhodes stated an argument erupted over missing house keys and that her husband grabbed her by the throat and choked her until their children in the back seat became upset. Mrs. Rhodes said she feared for her safety and she also exhibited marks on her neck consistent with her account of the event. Based on their investigation, Deputy Simmons arrested Mr. Rhodes for domestic violence and transported him to the Washington County Jail.

As of 2:30 pm on Sunday 31 Jan 10, Rhodes is still incarcerated and is being held without bond pending his initial court appearance at 1 pm on 1 Feb 10. His status with the Lowell Police Department is unknown at this time.