HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A Houston police officer who was arrested twice over a three-week period has been relieved of duty with the department.
Gena Loren Rodriguez was booked by the Pasadena Police Department on both occasions.
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According to documents, the 33-year-old was first arrested on July 29 on a charge of interference with public duties. Rodriguez is accused of refusing to exit a vehicle before kicking an officer during a traffic stop.
The second arrest came on Aug. 16 for alleged driving while intoxicated.
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Both arrests were for misdemeanor charges.
Houston police confirmed to Eyewitness News that she has since been relieved of her duties.