- Raymond Cruz was arrested for alleged misdemeanor battery involving a water hose.
- His agent claims the spraying was an accident during a confrontation.
- Cruz was released and is awaiting a court hearing on October 1st.
- No criminal charges had been filed as of September 9th, 2025.
Actor Raymond Cruz, known for his chilling role as drug lord Tuco Salamanca on “Breaking Bad,” was arrested on Monday, September 8th, 2025, after an incident outside his home in Los Angeles.
The situation involved a water hose and a group of women in a minivan, leading to his brief detainment on suspicion of misdemeanor battery.
The Incident Outside His Silver Lake Home
The altercation took place around 10:40 a.m. in the Silver Lake area. Cruz’s talent agent, Raphael Berko, stated that the actor was washing his car when a minivan with three women parked very close to him. Cruz reportedly asked them to move, warning that their car could get wet.
“He goes, ‘come on, move your car. You’re not giving me room, and it’s going to get wet.’” — Raphael Berko, Cruz’s Talent Agent
The women refused and started filming him. According to his agent, the spraying of water was accidental; it happened when Cruz turned around while holding the hose to tell them to stop recording.
‘Breaking Bad’ star Raymond Cruz was arrested for spraying a child with a garden hose
Cruz was washing his car, and asked the girl to get out of the way. Cruz allegedly sprayed water at her when she didn’t move.
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The Arrest and Police Response
The Los Angeles Police Department arrived at the scene. Officer David Cuellar gave a brief summary of the incident.
“There was basically a dispute with the victim, which is when Cruz allegedly sprayed water towards the victim.” — LAPD Officer David Cuellar
Cruz was arrested on suspicion of misdemeanor battery. He was handcuffed and taken to jail. After about five hours, he was released on his own recognizance and has a court hearing set for October 1st.
A Supportive Statement from His Agent
Raphael Berko released a statement defending his client, highlighting Cruz’s clean criminal record and respect for law enforcement. He described the actor as a victim of an unexpected and frustrating situation.
“Raymond is happy this is done with. He is a big supporter of law enforcement and has no criminal history whatsoever… They were not neighbors.” — Statement from Raymond Cruz’s Agent
Berko also expressed gratitude for how Cruz was treated by officers after the arrest.
“Raymond’s very grateful to all of the LAPD personnel… the LAPD were all very, very gracious and nice to him and reassuring.” — Raphael Berko
What Happens Next for the Actor
Currently, no formal charges have been filed against Cruz. The court hearing on October 1st will decide the next steps in this unusual case.
The actor’s team seems confident that his name will be cleared, presenting the incident as a misunderstanding rather than a deliberate act.
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Last Updated on September 9, 2025 by 247 News Around The World
