Former Major Leaguer Julio Lugo Reportedly Charged with Kidnapping in the Dominican Republic
By Mike Cardillo
Former Major League shortstop Julio Lugo has been charged with kidnapping in the Dominican Republic earlier this week according to reports out of the country. SB Nation’s D Rays Bay blog translated some of the accusations against Lugo:
"Lugo’s arrest warrant was issued in the cities of La Romana and Santo Domingo for kidnapping and the possession 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."
Lugo last played in the Majors back in 2011, spending time with the Red Sox, Cardinals and four other teams. In 2003, while playing for the Astros, he was arrested for allegedly assaulting his wife by slamming her head into the hood of car. He was released by Houston shortly after the incident.