37-year-old mother woke her teen son up only to beat him with a broomstick and then spray glass cleaner in his eyes just because he failed to complete his chores; arrested
Florida – In a shocking incident in Florida, a 37-year-old mother, identified as M. Rodriguez, has been arrested and charged after assaulting her teenage son over unfinished household chores. Authorities say Rodriguez woke her sleeping son, attacked him with a broomstick, and sprayed glass cleaner in his face, leaving him with painful injuries. The teenager’s ordeal has prompted serious criminal charges against his mother, who now faces multiple counts related to the violent incident.
The incident unfolded at approximately 9:20 p.m. on a Monday at the family’s home. Deputies responding to the scene said Rodriguez woke her teenage son from sleep after discovering he had not finished the chores she assigned him earlier. According to the arrest report, what began as a chore dispute quickly escalated into a physical attack. Deputies said Rodriguez hit her son in the body to get his attention. The teen, upon waking, began washing dishes as directed—but in the process, he accidentally dropped a metal fork.
Rather than offering calm guidance, authorities say Rodriguez picked up the fork and threw it toward her son’s face, though he was able to dodge it. This act marked the beginning of the violent episode that followed. As the situation intensified, Rodriguez reportedly grabbed a broomstick and began striking her son with it. The blows allegedly left the teen with bruises on both forearms, his left upper arm, and his chest, according to law enforcement.
Despite the severity of the assault, Rodriguez did not stop there. Deputies said she then instructed her son to clean the bathroom, and while he was performing that task, she allegedly sprayed him in the face with a glass cleaner, causing his eyes to become red and irritated. The violent confrontation was ultimately brought to law enforcement’s attention after a family member called 911, concerned for the teenager’s safety. Deputies arrived quickly and took Rodriguez into custody without further incident.
When questioned by officers, Rodriguez denied the allegations, insisting she had only been involved in a dispute with her son over chores and restrictions on going out with friends. She claimed she “never hit her son” and “did not know how he sustained the injuries” now visible on his body and in his red, irritated eyes. Despite her denials, the arrest report and witness accounts painted a different picture — one of an aggressive and unprovoked assault by a parent on her own child.
Rodriguez was charged with one count of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, one count of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, and two counts of battery. Law enforcement says her actions were not simply the result of a household dispute but crossed the line into criminal violence. She was taken into custody by the sheriff’s office and remains held at the correctional center, where her bond is listed as “to be set.”
As of now, Rodriguez remains in jail without a set bond amount, and she is expected to appear in court, where a judge will determine her next steps in the legal process. The teen involved in this disturbing domestic incident suffered not only physical harm but also the emotional shock of being attacked by someone entrusted with his care. Neighbors and community members expressed concern over the severity of the alleged assault and the broader issues of parental violence. This case highlights the importance of law enforcement intervention in domestic disputes that escalate beyond discipline and cross into criminal behavior. As the legal process continues, Rodriguez will face scrutiny in the courtroom for her actions—choices that left her son bruised and traumatized and her future in jeopardy.
