Kansas City Linebacker Mike Vrabel Arrested for Beer Theft at Riverboat Casino
- Posted on April 4, 2011 at 11:51pm by
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VEVAY, Ind. (AP) — Kansas City linebacker Mike Vrabel was arrested Monday and charged with theft from a riverboat casino.
The Switzerland County sheriff’s department said Vrabel, 35, was arrested at 5:30 a.m. and released about 5 hours later on $600 cash bond. He was charged with a class D felony.
“It was an unfortunate misunderstanding, and I take full responsibility for the miscommunication,” Vrabel said in a statement issued through his agent. “I feel comfortable that after talking with the appropriate parties, we will resolve this matter.”
The incident happened at the Belterra Casino in Florence, Ind. A call to the security department of the casino was not immediately returned.
Vrabel, a three-time Super Bowl winner with the New England Patriots, is a member of the NFLPA executive committee and one of the plaintiffs in the players’ antitrust lawsuit against the NFL. A hearing is scheduled Wednesday in Minneapolis in federal court in the lawsuit.
Vrabel was traded from the Patriots to the Chiefs before the 2009 season and was a starter on the team last season that won the AFC West title.
“We are aware of the reports regarding Mike Vrabel, but we are not permitted to have contact with Mike at this time,” the Chiefs said in a statement. “We understand that Mike has communicated publicly that the matter is a misunderstanding for which he takes full responsibility. We hope it is resolved for Mike in a positive way.”
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Comments (46)
Browncoat359
Posted on April 5, 2011 at 1:32pmI wanna make a few points that really don’t relate to anything too important. 1. That casino is just down the road,and river,from me. 2. I’m surprised I had to hear this story on The Blaze,but then again I hate local news so… lol 3. I hope the rest of you will join me in applauding both Belterra Casino and the Switzerland County Sheriffs Department forn not giving a flying fig about this yutz‘s ’celebrity status’. A charge was made and they responded to it in the manner they would take with anyone else.
Report Post »chiefparker
Posted on April 5, 2011 at 12:52pmCom’on, You call that a story! What do you take us for?…
Report Post »Ashrak
Posted on April 5, 2011 at 10:13amSomething regarding 8 bottles of beer is a felony? Are we talking about a drunk who didn’t pay his bar tab, or wouldn’t because he thought he was entitled? A man will lose his Second Amendment rights over 8 bottles of beer?
I despise union thuggery. I also despise jack booted thugs. Seems we have an interaction of both here and they all look like FOOLS.
This is a demonstration of the idiocy of our “news” today. More questions than answers that amount to a character assassination absent facts and full of innuendo.
Report Post »Despicable reporting here (in the video).
teddrunk
Posted on April 5, 2011 at 10:01amCasino? Aren’t they run by Native Americans???!! Isn’t he now a CHIEF!
Report Post »Dano62
Posted on April 5, 2011 at 9:45amI know there has to be a connection here to the Patriots and Spygate ;)
Report Post »King_friedrich
Posted on April 5, 2011 at 8:58amDrinks are not free in Indiana casinos like they are in Vegas. So he may of just assumed.
Report Post »Ron Burgundy
Posted on April 5, 2011 at 8:57amgreat reporting nowhere does it explain the “misunderstanding”…………….
Report Post »lot21
Posted on April 5, 2011 at 7:57amWow, talk about a non story.
Report Post »NC
Posted on April 5, 2011 at 7:37amObviously the beer isn’t free at this casino. I‘ve done a ’Glenn Beck’ and did my own research. Here is some additional info:
“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.
Since video cameras are installed throughout most casinos (insert your own “Vrabel should be used to that since he played for the Patriots” line here), there should be visual evidence of the alleged incident.
And speaking of the Patriots, would it be too cynical to suspect a Colts-Pats rivalry angle to the decision of the enforcement agent to have Vrabel arrested?
Either way, free booze flows like spring water in most casinos, since it serves as the ultimate WD-40 for the hinge of a wallet. We’d therefore be surprised if the owners of the casino decide to pursue the matter. ”
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/04/04/vrabels-arrest-arose-from-eight-bottles-of-beer/
NC (99 bottles of beer in the deli, take 8 down, get taken downtown, 92 bottles of beer in the deli)
Report Post »LikesToFightGuy
Posted on April 5, 2011 at 7:19amwhy is it that important people(they think they are) have exceptions to all the rules that aply to anyone else….i have never understood this. how certain rules apply to only to you
Report Post »teddrunk
Posted on April 5, 2011 at 7:14amHey, Mike…they shorted you a few vowels in your last name. I’ve heard of sh, ch, th, dr, and so on, but vr? what the heck kind of nationality is that?
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on April 5, 2011 at 7:11amThose poor NFL players are so abused and underpaid by the evil fat cat owners, they are reduced to stealing beer. Oh the humanity!
Report Post »Dr. Insane O
Posted on April 5, 2011 at 7:08amWhere’s Vevjajay indiana?
Report Post »teddrunk
Posted on April 5, 2011 at 7:01amWell, if it was theft of a Bud, it’s only a misdemeanor.
Report Post »teddrunk
Posted on April 5, 2011 at 6:35amWhat a heart warming story about a man finding his long lost beer, I’m sure once he describes the beer to authorities, a light gold liquid with a foamy head, the authorities will know it was actually his beer and re-unite the two.
Report Post »912828Buckeye
Posted on April 5, 2011 at 5:26amFree is always my favorite flavor. 8~)
Report Post »Slayer
Posted on April 5, 2011 at 1:18amSports have become saturated with crime, violence, corruption and stupidity. Sports stars have become nothing more than thugs on drugs.
Report Post »BetterDays
Posted on April 5, 2011 at 12:58amLinebacker sacked over suds……..
Report Post »Chief beerkiper vs. The Big Casino, fight…fight…fight
Big Mike and his brewing trouble……….
Vrable misappropriates a label”……………..
“But assicer, I’m not under the anfluence of ilchol.”
Parnell3rd
Posted on April 5, 2011 at 12:37amClass D felony for beer theft? Last time I was at a casino they handed out beers like candy at holloween. head to Tunica Mr. Vrabel
Report Post »xoke
Posted on April 5, 2011 at 12:29amAhh, people make mistakes and do dumb stuff. Myself included.
Report Post »JP4JOY
Posted on April 5, 2011 at 12:25amIs he going to be BFFE with Lohan? Maybe it’s contagious like the broadcasters who forget how to speak.
Report Post »jim
Posted on April 5, 2011 at 12:20amBeer theft? Is that like rolling a keg out the kitchen door of the casino? He’s taken one hit to the head to many.
Report Post »PrfctlyFrank
Posted on April 5, 2011 at 12:15amYeah.. And so, this means what to me?? Come on guys!! What’s this crap?? Give us more meat and less BS.. Please..
Report Post »patriot308
Posted on April 5, 2011 at 12:33amYEP; once again the headline is still accurate. If you don’t want to read about gossip…. DON’T click on the link!!!! And quit acting like “Beltway Barbie”.
Report Post »82dAirborne
Posted on April 5, 2011 at 12:41amSo let’s see: You see a headline that you consider to be silly; you still click on it; you take the time to read it; You then spend even more time to complain about it. Wow – it would seem to me that you have way too much time on your hands.
Report Post »Superwalrus
Posted on April 5, 2011 at 12:43amSometimes it’s nice to have a distraction straight from Stupidville. V V Victory and Peace .
Report Post »PrfctlyFrank
Posted on April 5, 2011 at 12:44amExcuse me PATRIOT but I didn’t click on the link.. Was responding to the headline but thanks for the presumption anyway..
Report Post »TallTexasTea
Posted on April 5, 2011 at 1:47amYes you did Frank. The only way to coment on a story is to click the link.
Report Post »CatB
Posted on April 5, 2011 at 12:14amThese guys are so used to getting things “given” to them .. it truly doesn’t register that someone might expect them to PAY for something.
Report Post »DagneyT
Posted on April 5, 2011 at 12:22amCould not agree more! They truly lose their roots when they make that kind of money. The NFL gives classes in how to handle money, fame, et al, but it seems that not too many take heed.
Report Post »FreeMarketSolutions
Posted on April 5, 2011 at 7:20amI know Mike. The only crime here was being traded to the Chiefs. Mike is the most giving, sincere, and honest gentle giant with huge soft spot for children with special needs and life threatening illnesses. He puts more of his money and time back into his community than all the people watching MSNBC, CNN and Ed Shultz in a week. Okay, he still gives more than $27 but the point is Mike has integrity and character and will do the right thing. Be careful attaching social labels
Report Post »because in this case- for all the good Mike has done during college and his pro career- more people should be like Mike. I believe Mike when he say’s it was a misunderstanding, he deserves and has earned the benefit of the doubt.
jjoy
Posted on April 5, 2011 at 8:27amYep… they are just like politicians…
Report Post »tea bag patriot
Posted on April 5, 2011 at 12:14amUnion freeloading commies.
Think we should spread the beer around.
Report Post »missionarydad
Posted on April 5, 2011 at 12:24amNot really enough facts to comment on but it sounds like when it is all said and done that will be some very expensive beer.
Report Post »Czar Casm
Posted on April 5, 2011 at 12:29amCan you imagine the cops arresting him? “you go and arrest that big s.o.b.“ ” Hell no, you do it.“ ”Let’s call the Packers for back up.”
Report Post »Superwalrus
Posted on April 5, 2011 at 12:31amWhoops, Mr. Vrabel just needed his vitamins.V V Victory and Peace .
Report Post »Mee the People
Posted on April 5, 2011 at 2:35amcant blame him beer tastes better when its stolen
Report Post »redneck
Posted on April 5, 2011 at 5:18amThis is a complete misunderstanding, where am I?
Report Post »yougottabekidding
Posted on April 5, 2011 at 7:46amWhere is there anything to this story other then an allegation? So many people so quick to condem with no idea! Just like Holder, make it fit your idiotic reasoning! If he’s guilty then let the chips fall where they may!
Report Post »hersey10
Posted on April 5, 2011 at 8:56amUn no Mike , it’s NOT a misunderstanding , your a thief , I decided .
Report Post »GoodGravy
Posted on April 5, 2011 at 12:45pmGuys, c’mon now. Most casinos give their beer away to keep you gambling and most of the ones that don‘t do that don’t make it very clear that you’re on the hook. I almost did the same thing at a St. Louis casino myself but thankfully my buddy knew that you had to pay for them. Don’t be so quick to judge folks. Take the plank out of your own eye before you try to remove the speck from your brothers. Let he who is without sin cast the first stone. I can go on if you like.
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