Rod Wave Arrested in Georgia: Aggravated Assault and Gun Charges
Arrest Details
Rapper-singer Rod Wave, born Rodarius Marcell Green, has found himself in legal trouble after being arrested in Georgia on May 20. Authorities charged him with aggravated assault, possession of a firearm, and aiming a gun at someone. According to Fulton County online arrest records, he faces a total of 14 charges related to an alleged incident that occurred on April 21. This incident marks a difficult period for Rod Wave.
Following his arrest, Wave was booked into the Fulton County jail but was released on bond the same day. The charges against him include simple assault, reckless conduct, damaging property, obstructing law enforcement, tampering with evidence, and conspiracy to commit a felony.
Legal Response
In a statement released on May 21, Wave’s attorneys vehemently denied the charges, calling them “incomprehensible.” They asserted, “There is no truth to these charges. Rod Green was a victim of a burglary and committed no crimes. How authorities charged him as a result of this situation remains incomprehensible. His legal team is confident that they will resolve this matter favorably for Mr. Green. Now, Rod Wave must navigate this legal battle.
Incident Background
The charges stem from an incident report obtained by USA TODAY, which indicates that Wave and his girlfriend were victims of a burglary at their Georgia home on April 21. Milton County Police responded to a domestic dispute. During the dispute, neighbors reported yelling and screaming outside. Upon arrival, officers encountered a distressed woman who explained that she discovered the burglary of her home after returning from a trip.
Officers discovered significant evidence at the scene, including a broken window, an emptied safe in the basement, bullet casings on the stairs, and two luxury vehicles—a gold Mercedes-Benz G Wagon and a black Rolls-Royce. Both vehicles showed damage from gunfire. Additionally, officers recovered a black handgun. Notably, the woman informed officers that Wave was not home at the time but planned to return the following day. The connection between the burglary and Wave’s charges remains unclear. Although the burglary affected Rod Wave’s house, authorities are scrutinizing his involvement in the incident.
Career Highlights
At just 26 years old, Rod Wave has made a name for himself in the hip-hop industry with hit songs like “Street Runner,” “Tombstone,” and “25.” He recently contributed to the “Sinners” soundtrack with its lead single of the same name. Notably, Wave has matched records set by Taylor Swift. Both artists released chart-topping solo albums in each of the previous three years. His 2024 album “Last Lap” further solidified his status. He became the only artist besides Swift to chart a top 10 album every year from 2019 to 2024. Throughout these career milestones, Rod Wave has endured many trials.
Earlier this year, he also made headlines for canceling a series of shows on his Last Lap Tour, adding to the scrutiny surrounding his recent legal issues. As the situation unfolds, fans and followers await further developments regarding the charges against him.
