Rockwood Police Officer Fired After Inappropriate Conduct During Traffic Stop

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A Rockwood, Tennessee police officer named Charles Haubrich was fired in November 2025 following an incident during a traffic stop where he made inappropriate comments to a female driver and inappropriately requested that a female Harriman police officer conduct an invasive body cavity search, which violated department policy. Haubrich had a history of disciplinary issues at the Rockwood Police Department as well as previous jobs at other police departments.

Why it matters

This case highlights the importance of police accountability and the need for strict policies and training to prevent inappropriate behavior by officers, especially towards members of the public they are meant to serve and protect. It also raises questions about the hiring and disciplinary practices of police departments to ensure officers with a history of misconduct are not able to continue working in law enforcement.

The details

During a July 2025 traffic stop, body cam footage showed Haubrich making an inappropriate sexual joke to a female driver about her car's mechanical issues. This was one of several incidents of inappropriate behavior that led to Haubrich's eventual termination in November 2025. The final straw was an incident on November 13, 2025 where Haubrich repeatedly asked a female Harriman police officer to 'go deep' on a body cavity search of the driver, despite the officer informing him that such a search would violate department policy and require a warrant. Haubrich had a history of disciplinary issues at Rockwood PD, including reprimands for sharing an offensive Facebook post and making inappropriate comments about female dispatchers' weight.

• On July 9, 2025, Haubrich made inappropriate comments to a female driver during a traffic stop.
• On November 13, 2025, Haubrich repeatedly asked a female Harriman police officer to conduct an inappropriate body cavity search, violating department policy.
• On November 25, 2025, Haubrich was fired from the Rockwood Police Department 12 days after the November 13 incident.

What they’re saying

What’s next

Haubrich has appealed his termination with the Rockwood City Council, which upheld the decision. He will next go before the Rockwood Civil Service board.