04-06-2011, 09:58 AM
Kansas City Chiefs veteran Mike Vrabel arrested for theft
http://www.rr.com/sports/topic/article/r...l_arrested
The rather odd NFL offseason continues as yet another player has run into trouble with the law and this one is rather unexpected. Kansas City Chiefs veteran linebacker Mike Vrabel was arrested on Monday afternoon for theft at a Florence, Indiana casino.
Vrabel was arrested at the Belterra Casino Resort & Spa on the lowest level of felony crime in Indiana, a Class D felony charge. He was released on Monday morning after posting a $600 bond.
He was arrested at 5:30 AM on Monday morning and released on bond sometime hear 11:00 AM. If convicted, the crime carries a penalty of six months to three years in jail along with a fine up to $10,000.
An Indiana gaming agent stated that he saw Vrabel taking "bottles of alcohol from a deli" in the casino without paying for them.
"It was an unfortunate misunderstanding, and I take full responsibility for the miscommunication," Vrabel told ProFootballTalk.com in a statement through his agent Neil Cornrich. "I feel comfortable that after talking with the appropriate parties, we will resolve this matter."
The Kansas City Chiefs released a statement later in the day regarding Vrabel's arrest.
"We are aware of the reports regarding Mike Vrabel, but we are not permitted to have contact with Mike at this time," the Chiefs said in a statement. "We understand that Mike has communicated publicly that the matter is a misunderstanding for which he takes full responsibility. We hope it is resolved for Mike in a positive way."
Vrabel is one of the 10 players named in the NFLPA's antitrust lawsuit against the NFL and has been an avid and vocal member of the NFLPA.
http://www.rr.com/sports/topic/article/r...l_arrested
The rather odd NFL offseason continues as yet another player has run into trouble with the law and this one is rather unexpected. Kansas City Chiefs veteran linebacker Mike Vrabel was arrested on Monday afternoon for theft at a Florence, Indiana casino.
Vrabel was arrested at the Belterra Casino Resort & Spa on the lowest level of felony crime in Indiana, a Class D felony charge. He was released on Monday morning after posting a $600 bond.
He was arrested at 5:30 AM on Monday morning and released on bond sometime hear 11:00 AM. If convicted, the crime carries a penalty of six months to three years in jail along with a fine up to $10,000.
An Indiana gaming agent stated that he saw Vrabel taking "bottles of alcohol from a deli" in the casino without paying for them.
"It was an unfortunate misunderstanding, and I take full responsibility for the miscommunication," Vrabel told ProFootballTalk.com in a statement through his agent Neil Cornrich. "I feel comfortable that after talking with the appropriate parties, we will resolve this matter."
The Kansas City Chiefs released a statement later in the day regarding Vrabel's arrest.
"We are aware of the reports regarding Mike Vrabel, but we are not permitted to have contact with Mike at this time," the Chiefs said in a statement. "We understand that Mike has communicated publicly that the matter is a misunderstanding for which he takes full responsibility. We hope it is resolved for Mike in a positive way."
Vrabel is one of the 10 players named in the NFLPA's antitrust lawsuit against the NFL and has been an avid and vocal member of the NFLPA.