A former MLB All-Star has reportedly turned himself in following an alleged act of violence that took place in South Florida.
Rafael Furcal was in Major League Baseball for 14 years, with most of them being with the Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Dodgers. His last campaign, which came in 2014, was in Miami with the Marlins. And that area is where Furcal got into alleged trouble, according to records that were obtained by Local 10 News in Miami. (RELATED: Kansas City Chiefs Superfan Sentenced To 32 Years In Prison)
Per the report, Furcal is facing two felony charges and he has turned himself in to the Broward County jail. The charges are for allegedly throwing a deadly missile into an occupied vehicle and aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, and are connected to an alleged event that happened Monday.
It’s not known where exactly the event took place and what individuals were a part of it, with the exception of Furcal.
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Furcal gave himself up Wednesday to the Broward County Sheriff’s Office Main Jail located in Fort Lauderdale, which was reportedly a “self-surrender without incident.” Furcal was eventually released from jail on bail worth $7,500, per Local 10 News.
The former shortstop, born in the Dominican Republic, has been in trouble with the law in the past. In both 2000 and 2004, Furcal was placed under arrest for driving under the influence. Then, he played for the Braves.
In 2000, Furcal won National League Rookie of the Year, making an appearance in the 2003 All-Star Game. After his time was done with the Braves and Dodgers, he suited up for a few campaigns with the Cardinals in St. Louis. He won a World Series championship ring in 2011.
This article was originally published at dailycaller.com
