Actor Raymond Cruz arrested for spraying a woman with a hose in a recent incident.

Actor Raymond Cruz, renowned for his portrayal of the infamous drug lord Tuco Salamanca in critically acclaimed series “Breaking Bad” and its prequel “Better Call Saul,” has recently found himself in legal trouble following an incident in Los Angeles. According to media reports, Cruz was arrested on suspicion of misdemeanor battery after allegedly spraying water on a woman during a confrontation related to parking.

The incident unfolded on a Monday morning around 10:40 a.m. while Cruz was engaged in washing his car. Reports indicate that a minivan carrying three women parked extremely close to Cruz’s vehicle, prompting him to ask them to relocate their car. Raphael Berko, Cruz’s agent, stated that the minivan was parked only “a half an inch” from Cruz’s bumper, which led to the request for the women to move.

When they declined to comply with his request, Cruz reportedly expressed his frustration, suggesting that their vehicle’s proximity was going to lead to it getting wet during his car cleaning process. After this exchange, as Cruz resumed washing his car, he noticed the women had begun recording him. Seeking to stop this filming, he inadvertently sprayed water from his hose, which splashed onto their vehicle.

Subsequently, one of the women in the minivan contacted law enforcement, leading to Cruz’s arrest. Berko noted that Cruz, who has no prior criminal record and has played a detective in television dramas for over 15 years, found himself in handcuffs and taken to jail. This incident has raised eyebrows, considering Cruz’s long-standing career in law enforcement roles and his local community ties.

Cruz is well-known not only for his work in “The Closer” and its spinoff “Major Crimes,” where he portrayed Detective Julio Sanchez from 2005 to 2018, but he has also made notable appearances in series such as “White Collar,” “NYPD Blue,” and “CSI.” His film credits include significant roles in “Training Day” and “Alien: Resurrection.”

Following his arrest, Cruz was released on his own recognizance later that same day. He is scheduled to appear in court on October 1 to address the charges leveled against him. This incident serves as a reminder of how unexpected situations can escalate, even for individuals in the public eye. Media News Source will continue to monitor developments in this case as they unfold.