Associated Press
CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio -- Cleveland Indians outfielder Milton Bradley was cited for speeding and fleeing when an officer tried to ticket him.
Bradley was charged with failure to comply with police, a misdemeanor with a maximum fine of $1,000 and six months in jail. The speeding charge could lead to a fine. He is due in court Sept. 12.
"We're still gathering information on the situation and until we have a full report we really cannot comment," Indians spokesman Bob DiBiasio said.
Bradley was driving 52 mph in a 25 mph zone early Saturday, according to a police report. Patrolman Edwin Dennis said he stopped Bradley and handed him a speeding citation, but the player refused it and drove off. Dennis briefly pursued him.
"This was not a high-speed pursuit," police Chief John Conley said. "He wasn't charged with felony fleeing, just failure to comply with an order or signal of a police officer."
Bradley called Sunday to say he wanted to come in and pick up the ticket, Conley said. He did so and also signed a signature bond.
Bradley is on the disabled list with a back injury. He was in California this week to see a back specialist.
CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio -- Cleveland Indians outfielder Milton Bradley was cited for speeding and fleeing when an officer tried to ticket him.
Bradley was charged with failure to comply with police, a misdemeanor with a maximum fine of $1,000 and six months in jail. The speeding charge could lead to a fine. He is due in court Sept. 12.
"We're still gathering information on the situation and until we have a full report we really cannot comment," Indians spokesman Bob DiBiasio said.
Bradley was driving 52 mph in a 25 mph zone early Saturday, according to a police report. Patrolman Edwin Dennis said he stopped Bradley and handed him a speeding citation, but the player refused it and drove off. Dennis briefly pursued him.
"This was not a high-speed pursuit," police Chief John Conley said. "He wasn't charged with felony fleeing, just failure to comply with an order or signal of a police officer."
Bradley called Sunday to say he wanted to come in and pick up the ticket, Conley said. He did so and also signed a signature bond.
Bradley is on the disabled list with a back injury. He was in California this week to see a back specialist.
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