Rafael Furcal, former major league player And three times there, he was arrested Wednesday at Broward County, Floridawhere the authorities were given to face two serious charges, according to information from the local newspaper10.com.
Furcal, 47 and a resident of Weston, was accused of aggravated aggression with a lethal weapon and launching a missile against a house, vehicle, building or aircraft, in relation to an incident that occurred on Monday. The details of the fact have not yet been revealed by the authorities, and the exact place of the event has not been specified.
According to judicial records, the complaint was managed by the Sheriff’s office of Broward County (BSO), although a spokesman for the agency indicated that the investigation is in the hands of the Sunrise Police Department.
A successful sports history with legal history for Rafael Fural
Rafael Furcal was born in the Dominican Republic and developed an outstanding race in the major leagues of Baseball (mlb) Between 2000 and 2014, playing for teams such as Los Bravas de Atlanta, the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Cardinals of San Luis and briefly for the Miami Marlins.
He was a rookie of the year of the National League in 2000 with the Braves and World Series champion in 2011 with the cardinals. His speed, defense and powerful arm made him one of the most recognized campocorts of his generation.
However, it is not the first time that Furcal faces legal problems. During his stage in Atlanta, he was arrested twice for driving under the influence of alcohol, in 2000 and 2004, in the state of Georgia.
The new arrest marks a dark chapter for the former sportsman, who has lived retired from professional baseball since 2014. The authorities have not yet disclosed whether Furcal faces bond or when his first judicial hearing will be held.
