Julio Lugo charged with kidnapping, gun posession

[soxhop411]

Former Devil Rays infielder Julio Lugo (2003-2006) has been charged in court with kidnapping, according to multiple reports out of the Dominican Republic.
Lugo last professionally played baseball for los Leones del Escogido, and last played stateside for the Braves in 2011.
Lugo's arrest warrant was issued in the cities of La Romana and Santo Domingo for kidnapping and the posession of fire arms. According to the paper, Lugo and four men held their hostage and his girlfriend at gunpoint, demanding money that had allegedly been invested in a business venture.
A rough translation of the article includes how Lugo had, "always been willing to talk about it, assuring him that the money invested in the company, as well as that of other investors, was sure."
The man reporting the incident, Angel Luis Peguero Polanco, reportedly occured at a villa owned by his father that had been used as collateral for the money invested.
Polanco would report to a local hospital with injuries sustained from one of the other men, reportedly under the direction of Lugo, according to publication 7dias. In turn, the man is attempting to face Lugo in court.
As of publishing, it does not appear Lugo has answered summons, or responded to the warrant that resulted from his absence.

http://www.draysbay.com/2015/4/23/8482299/julio-lugo-charged-with-kidnapping-gun-posession

 

[rembrat]

Didn't Lugo have bird aids a while back?

 

[Laser Show]

This is somehow Eric Gagne's fault.

 

[OCST]

EV was right - Lugo can hit.

 

[GraysonGrandeGonads]

EV was right - Lugo can hit.

and, "as of publishing," run.

 

[AbbyNoho]

Julio Lugo is crazy? Who can you trust these days?

 

[BroodsSexton]

Kidnapping you say?

 

[WenZink]

"Former Devil Rays infielder Julio Lugo (2003-2006),,,,last played stateside for the Braves in 2011..."
 
I like how they kept the Red Sox out of this one.  Too bad Cody Kukuk never played for another organization.
 
That being said, I hope it's not as serious as the allegations make it out to be.  When the Sox celebrate the 10th anniversary of the 2007 World Championship, I'd hate to see Julio accompanied by prison guards.

 

[The_Powa_of_Seiji_Ozawa]

So basically this entire article is a complicated description of some dude saying "I blame Lugo." Nice.

 

[Ed Hillel]

Does this mean the Red Sox won't retire his number?

 

[threecy]

Lest we forget 2003 (Lugo found not guilty of assaulting his wife) :  http://static.espn.go.com/mlb/news/2003/0716/1581601.html

 

[CoffeeNerdness]

EV was right - Lugo can hit.

 
Apparently not, but he is management material.
 

 
 
Polanco would report to a local hospital with injuries sustained from one of the other men, reportedly under the direction of Lugo

 

[threecy]

If you remove the time he allegedly assaulted his wife and kidnapped / possessed a gun, he has a perfectly clean record. And the chances of a guy with a clean record committing two crimes- is completely random.

 
Defense attorney to Lugo:  "At the hearing, say 'I'm not here to talk about the past.'"

 

[deanx0]

Does this mean the Red Sox won't retire his number?

 
At least Peter King will still consider him for the Hall of Fame

 

[MonstahsInLeft]

If you remove the time he allegedly assaulted his wife and kidnapped / possessed a gun, he has a perfectly clean record. And the chances of a guy with a clean record committing two crimes- is completely random.

 
Bravo, sir.  Bravo.

 

[trekfan55]

Rudy Pemberton wins the thread.

But seriously I read the original spanish article and the only team mentioned in that one is Leones del Escogido (pro team down there). And Lugo's picture is in a Red Sox uniform.

 

[Hank Scorpio]

Edit: Wrong thread.

 

[Rough Carrigan]

From the peak of receiving chants of "MVP!  MVP!" at the SoSH game in 2007 to this!

 

[HriniakPosterChild]

Now what stunt will Joan Figgins pull?

 

[TomRicardo]

If you remove the time he allegedly assaulted his wife and kidnapped / possessed a gun, he has a perfectly clean record. And the chances of a guy with a clean record committing two crimes- is completely random.

 
Outstanding