Melanie Rodriguez

*Cold Case Homicide/Missing Persons Unit from 2023 to present.

Most recently supervised the investigation of the Yogurt Shop Murders from 1991, ultimately assisting to identify the sole suspect in the case.

Maintains the case load for two units, the Cold Case Homicide Unit and Missing Persons Unit, reviewing and assigning appropriately to detectives for follow up.

*Coordinates with many different agencies, local and state to include the Travis Co. District Attorney's office, the Attorney General's office, Texas Rangers and The Department of Public Safety.

*Supervised a patrol shift of 12 officers in East Austin from 2018-2023. Coordinated emergency response call outs with SWAT and Investigative Units while on patrol.

* Prepared and presented press conference information as needed for the CC/MP Unit on multiple different solved cases. Have given interviews as needed for APD in relation to Investigations.

*Most recently supervised the on scene investigation of a mass casualty event as the Special Investigations Sergeant for the 3/1/26 W. 6th street shootings. Worked in conjunction with the FBI, ATF, Texas Rangers and multiple APD Units.

Criminal Investigations for 13 years to include general investigations, Child Abuse investigations and Sex Crimes Investigations.

Interviewed and took sworn statements of witnesses, suspects and victims.

Used investigative techniques to obtain evidence, cell phone and computer records with proper legal documentation of said evidence.

Coordinated with other law enforcement agencies and the District Attorneys office for prosecutions when appropriate for a specific case.

Prepared press conference material and gave press interviews related to cases that I investigated.

Patrol Operations