flgreen Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 Mike Vrabel arrested for felony theft in Indiana Posted by Mike Florio on April 4, 2011, 3:28 PM EDT Mike Vrabel AP Two days before he’s due to be in court as a named plaintiff in the Tom Brady antitrust lawsuit, Chiefs linebacker Mike Vrabel had a much different entanglement with the justice system. The criminal justice system. Acting on a tip, we contacted the Switzerland County Jail in Vervay, Indiana. Jail Commander James LaPine tells PFT that Vrabel was arrested for theft at the Belterra Casino in Florence, Indiana earlier today. The charge, under Indiana law, is a Class D felony. LaPine had no information regarding the thing that was allegedly stolen. In Indiana, theft of anything, regardless of value, is a Class D felony. It carries a sentence of six months to three years in prison. Vrabel, who also is a member of the NFLPA* Executive Committee, was booked at 5:28 a.m. local time. He was released at 10:39 a.m. after posting $600 bond. The jail had no further details regarding the specifics of the alleged crime. Also, LaPine declined to provide Vrabel’s date of birth for cross-reference purposes. But LaPine confirmed that the Mike Vrabel who was arrested, booked, and released is the same Mike Vrabel who plays pro football. Vrabel’s agent, Neil Cornrich, was not immediately available for comment. NFLPA* spokesman George Atallah likewise was unavailable via phone. UPDATE: Via agent Neil Conrich, Vrabel has issued a statement acknowledging the arrest. “It was an unfortunate misunderstanding, and I take full responsibility for the miscommunication,” Vrabel said. “I feel comfortable that after talking with the appropriate parties, we will resolve this matter.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garb Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 Look at Vrabes going all Danny Ocean on their arse....wait, nope....looks like there is more news: Per KMBC, Indiana Gaming Commissioner Director of Enforcement Kenny Rowan said that Vrabel was seen by an enforcement agent taking “bottles of alcohol from a deli” without paying for them. We’re told that the “bottles of alcohol” were eight bottles of beer. and: The matter involves a bar tab and some confusion over how many beers should be on it, a source with knowledge of the situation told NFL Network insider Jason La Canfota, In Indiana, theft of any sort, regardless of the monetary value, is a felony. The matter is expected to be resolved within days, according to the source, with a dismissal for want of prosecution expected given the nature of the misunderstanding and nominal value of the few beers in question. Dear God, when will this lock-out end! The poor players have to steal beer from Casino's now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 Pats* filth! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 gee, I wonder if he'll use the lohan, "but I thought they were giving it to me" excuse lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatriotReign37 Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 Vrabel the Criminal = 2011 NY Jets OLB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted April 6, 2011 Author Share Posted April 6, 2011 Look at Vrabes going all Danny Ocean on their arse....wait, nope....looks like there is more news: Per KMBC, Indiana Gaming Commissioner Director of Enforcement Kenny Rowan said that Vrabel was seen by an enforcement agent taking “bottles of alcohol from a deli” without paying for them. We’re told that the “bottles of alcohol” were eight bottles of beer. and: The matter involves a bar tab and some confusion over how many beers should be on it, a source with knowledge of the situation told NFL Network insider Jason La Canfota, In Indiana, theft of any sort, regardless of the monetary value, is a felony. The matter is expected to be resolved within days, according to the source, with a dismissal for want of prosecution expected given the nature of the misunderstanding and nominal value of the few beers in question. Dear God, when will this lock-out end! The poor players have to steal beer from Casino's now! That actually did make me laugh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 he was caught using a camera to cheat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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