Orlando Barber Busted After Alleged Crossbow Barrage On Rival Shop

What started as a neighborhood barbershop feud in Orlando has now landed one owner behind bars, after deputies say he took aim at a rival shop with a crossbow and sent arrows crashing through glass while people were inside.

According to court records, the bizarre back-and-forth stretched from December into January, with at least two of the incidents leaving arrows behind at the scene. In another, staff reported a loud crack and shattered glass, though investigators initially could not find a projectile. No serious injuries were reported, but the string of episodes was enough to trigger a full-blown investigation and, eventually, an arrest.

As reported by FOX 35 Orlando, the suspect is identified in court filings as Jorge Rivera Rodriguez. He was booked on suspicion of shooting a missile into a dwelling and criminal mischief. The arrest report alleges Rodriguez fired arrows into the competing business twice in December 2025, with investigators recovering arrows both times, and that in January 2026 employees heard a loud sound followed by breaking glass, even though officers did not immediately locate any projectile…

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