Rays’ Wander Franco arrested in Dominican Republic after gun-drawn incident: reports

by Junna Base November 11, 2024

TAMPA – Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco faces more legal trouble after he was arrested Monday in the Dominican Republic following an altercation that resulted in guns being drawn at an apartment complex, according to ESPN.

The alleged incident occurred on Sunday 100 miles west of Santo Domingo in San Juan de la Maguana.

Police say Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco was arrested Monday in the Dominican Republic after an altercation with guns drawn at an apartment complex. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)

Police sources said Franco was with an unarmed woman during the altercation and both are being held for questioning, ESPN reports.

MORE: Rays’ Wander Franco is now accused of human trafficking and sexual abuse of minors: authorities

Franco is currently on indefinite administrative leave from MLB as he prepares to stand trial next month in the Dominican Republic for his ongoing sexual abuse trial.

He is accused of sexual abuse, sexual exploitation of minors and human trafficking, which carries a penalty of up to 20 years.

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