Colorado Rockies Co-Owner Arrested on DUI
The co-owner of Colorado Rockies Major League Baseball franchise, Charlie Monfort, has been arrested under suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and subsequent speeding. The arrest took place on Monday evening, 60 miles north of Denver, Colorado, according to the Greeley Tribune.
Monfort immediately issued a statement following the newspaper report and said: “I’m extremely disappointed in myself for the decision I made to drink and drive and the potential risk I caused to other innocent people. I want to apologize to my family, the Colorado Rockies staff, players, Major League Baseball and of course, our fans for the embarrassment I have caused by my actions. I do understand the seriousness of my behavior and the issues that I am facing and I’m committed to do what’s necessary to deal with my problem.”
The other co-owner of the Rockies, Monfort’s brother, Dick, who also serves as CEO of the team, also issued a statement saying: “As troubling and intolerable as these actions are, I can tell you that I’m focused on helping Charlie get the resources he needs to overcome this problem.”
This is not the first time that Charlie Montfort has been arrested for drinking under the influence of alcohol. In 1999, his lawyers claimed that his erratic driving was actually caused by severe heartburn and Montfort was booked for driving while ability impaired and sentenced to community service.
In 2005, the Montfort brothers became primary owners of the baseball team after purchasing Jerry McMorris’ financial interests. Charlie Montfort served as CEO and chairman of the team until 2011, until he decided to hand over the reigns to his brother.
In 2007, the Colorado Rockies won their one and only National League championship and qualified for the 2007 World Series.