LI Man Wanted For Holding Woman Captive, Striking Her With Belt In PA Nabbed: Sheriff

FARMINGVILLE, NY — A Long Island man apprehended in a traffic stop is being held on a fugitive warrant stemming from allegations he held a woman against her will in Pennsylvania, Suffolk Sheriff Errol Toulon's office said.

Jason A. Rodriguez, 21, of Farmingville, is accused of forcing his way into a female acquaintance's home, striking her with a belt, and then holding her captive for 20 hours, according to Toulon's office.

After Rodriguez was stopped on Nichols Road in Farmingville for speeding, a computer check found he had an active warrant out of Wilkes-Barre for unlawful imprisonment, simple assault, and harassment, Toulon's office said.

Sheriff Toulon, Jr. commended the deputies for their hard work and dedication to keeping the county safe.

“Car stops are dangerous because deputies never know who they will discover behind the wheel," he said. "In this case, the driver was wanted for crimes committed out-of-state and will now be sent back to Pennsylvania to face justice for his actions. I thank these deputy sheriffs for their diligence in protecting Suffolk County residents.”

Rodriguez was arraigned Sunday at First District Court in Islip on the above charges pending his extradition to Pennsylvania.

It is not clear if Rodriguez has legal representation.