New York Rangers forward Sean Avery lands in trouble again, arrested for shoving police officer
Sean Avery proved on Friday, August 5, that he is not only bad on the ice rink where he faces disciplinary action for his bad behaviour with other players. This time Avery was arrested outside his home in Hollywood Hills for pushing and shoving a police
officer.
It was learnt through sources and witnesses at the scene that a complaint had been registered with the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) over loud noise from a house party which Avery was hosting on his property.
Two police officers had arrived at Avery’s house to deal with the complaint but one of the two were shoved out of the way as he ignored them and walking back inside. Backup was called and Avery forfeited to arrest for battery of an officer.
Avery was released nearly seven hours later after posting $20,000 in bail.
When New York Rangers were contacted over the matter, they declined to comment extensively on the situation, terming it still unknown to them.
"We will discuss the matter with Sean and have no further comment at this time", the Rangers said in a statement.
The National Hockey League (NHL) was also approached for commenting on the issue but also answered in a similar way to the Rangers.
"We are gathering information so it would be inappropriate to comment at this time", NHL spokesman, John Dellapina, said.
Sean Avery, a veteran left winger from North York, Ontario, Canada, began his NHL career after being picked up from Kingston Frontenacs in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) by Detroit Red Wings. He has also played with teams like Los Angeles Kings, New York
Rangers and Dallas Stars.
Last season, Avery played the most regular season games he has since nearly eight seasons (76), in which he scored 24 points (3 goals, 21 assists).
This is certainly not the first time Avery has been involved in something controversial. Before the same-s*x marriage bill was passed in New York, Avery was seen in a commercial supporting it which created a stir.
He was also accused of making racial comments against Georges Laraque, a black NHL retired player in 2005, something Sean Avery denied to have done.
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