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Indians OF Choo arrested on DUI charges
By TOM WITHERS, AP Sports Writer
CLEVELAND (AP)—Indians outfielder Shin-Soo Choo(notes) was arrested Monday
on suspicion of drunken driving after a breathalyzer test showed he had a
blood-alcohol level of .201—more than double Ohio’s legal limit of .08.
Choo, the sixth major league player to be cited on a drunken driving charge
this year, was arrested by police in Sheffield Lake, Ohio, after he failed a
field sobriety test. An officer following Choo’s white Cadillac SUV said he
was driving erratically before he was stopped.
Choo on Tuesday apologized to fans, the team, the club and his family “for
the attention stemming from this matter.”
Cleveland Indians ' Shin-Soo Choo , right, scores as Detroit Tigers catcher
Alex Avila , left, waits for the ball in the eighth inning of a baseball game
on Sunday, May 1, 2011, in Cleveland. Choo scored on a single by Orlando
Cabrera . The Indians won 5-4.
Cleveland Indians ' Shin-S…
AP - May 1, 5:14 pm EDT
“I am hopeful that this incident will not be a distraction to the Indians
organization while we remain focused on continuing to play winning baseball,”
he said in a statement released by the Indians.
The 28-year-old South Korean traveled with the team and was expected to be in
the starting lineup Tuesday night, when the Indians were to open a three-game
series against the Oakland Athletics. Cleveland began the week with the best
record in the majors.
Indians general manager Chris Antonetti said the club has spoken to Choo
about the incident.
“The Indians organization takes these issues very seriously and we are
disappointed in the matter,” Antonetti said in a statement. “We will
continue to monitor the situation and we will not have any further comment at
this time.”
According to police, a patrolman first spoke to Choo at 2:25 a.m. He told the
officer he was lost and needed directions to Avon Lake. Choo was allowed to
continue driving, but was later pulled over when he twice crossed the
double-yellow lines and drifted into a bike path. He told the officer his GPS
had broken and he was unable to get directions home.
Choo’s eyes were bloodshot and he smelled of “an alcoholic beverage,”
police said, and he was ordered out of the SUV.
Choo was unable to complete a heel-to-toe walking test, losing his balance
and he failed two other sobriety tests, the report said. He was taken to the
police station and was given the breathalyzer test. Choo was charged with
operating a vehicle under the influence, having an excessive blood-alcohol
level and a traffic violation.
He was released without bond and was driven home. While being escorted
outside by an officer, Choo reportedly smashed his camera in the parking lot.
The case has been scheduled for Sheffield Lake Mayor’s Court at 5 p.m.
Thursday, according to David Graves, the city law director. Choo’s attorney
may enter a not guilty plea on his behalf without Choo present or may ask for
a continuance, Graves said.
Arguably Cleveland’s best all-around player, Choo joins teammate Austin
Kearns(notes), Seattle’s Adam Kennedy(notes), Detroit’s Miguel
Cabrera(notes), Oakland’s Coco Crisp(notes) and Atlanta’s Derek Lowe(notes)
as players arrested since Jan. 1 on suspicion of DUI.
One of the game’s most underrated players, Choo batted .300 last season. He
was the only AL player to hit .300 with at least 20 homers and 20 steals. He
entered Tuesday’s game batting .250 with four homers and 15 RBIs for the
surprising Indians, who are 19-8 and lead the AL Central by 4 1/2 games.
Associated Press writer Thomas J. Sheeran in Cleveland contributed to this
report.
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