Chris Perez may face possession charges

[CaptO]

ROCKY RIVER -- Reports indicate Indians closer Chris Perez could face drug possession charges following a bust last night at the home he and his wife are renting.

Rocky River police said on June 4 a multi-jurisdictional operation was conducted involving the West Shore Enforcement Bureau Narcotics Task Force, the U.S. Postal Investigative services and the Rocky River Police Department concerning the controlled delivery of narcotics to a home on Park Lane Drive.

Police said they are awaiting test results from the Bureau of Criminal Investigation regarding the contents of the delivered package.

Officials confirmed that the listed residents of the address is Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Chris Perez and his wife, Melanie.

Police also confirmed that the couple has two children younger than age 3 living at the residence.

"The matter at this time is still under investigation and no charges have been filed," the police spokesperson said.

Rocky River Police Chief Kelly Stillman is scheduled to speak to the media regarding the matter at noon.

Cleveland Indians General Manager Chris Antonetti said the team was notified and is looking into the matter.

"Earlier this morning we were made aware of a situation involving Chris Perez that occurred yesterday in Rocky River," said Antonetti in a statement. "We have talked with Chris and are currently in the process of gathering additional information."


Rocky River Police investigating delivery of narcotics to home of Indians closer Chris Perez | cleveland.com

Interesting side note: Park Lane Dr. is less then a mile from my house

 

[Iffster]

Eric Clapton - Cocaine + lyrics - YouTube

 

[buckeyebill]

I new this would give the trolls ammunition. But anything is possible with our Team. To be blunt.

 

[CaptO]

CLEVELAND -- Cleveland Indians two-time All-Star closer Chris Perez, who is charged with misdemeanor marijuana possession, told drug agents he had pot in his home for personal use and pointed out two jars, according to investigative reports.

Asked about any drugs or weapons by officers who went to the Perez home on Tuesday with a search warrant, "Perez responded that he had 'personal use' marijuana in the basement and volunteered to direct the officers to the location of it," an investigative report said.

"He pointed out a number of items of paraphernalia along with two separate 'mason' jars containing a green vegetable matter suspected of being marijuana," it said.

Police, tipped off to suspicious packages by postal inspectors, arranged a delivery Tuesday under surveillance, and Perez's wife, Melanie, accepted two packages, the reports said.

A later house search under warrant began while Perez and his wife were out for lunch and a movie, the reports said. A babysitter was caring for two children.

Police say Perez returned home and mentioned personal marijuana use to the search team of officers.

Perez, 27, and his 29-year-old wife were charged in a complaint filed Friday with misdemeanor drug possession in the shipment of just over one-third of a pound of marijuana mailed to their home. They haven't commented, but their attorney said they would plead not guilty.

"We ask that people not rush to judgment. We are confident of a favorable outcome," attorney Terry Gilbert said in a statement on their behalf.

Perez and his wife were released on personal bond.

"Clearly we take these matters seriously and are disappointed whenever there is any negative attention brought to the Indians organization or one of our players," general manager Chris Antonetti said in a statement. "We understand and respect that there is an ongoing legal process that we will allow to evolve."

Under the drug agreement between Major League Baseball and its players' association, marijuana offenses generally result with the player undergoing a treatment program rather than discipline.

Melanie Perez, whose maiden name is Baum, told the undercover officer delivering the packages that they were intended for her dog, named Brody. The package was addressed to Brody Baum, according to postal inspectors.

Questioned later when investigators returned to the house, Melanie Perez told them that she doesn't smoke marijuana but that her husband "had drug paraphernalia" in the house.

Asked whether the marijuana shipment was intended for her husband, Melanie Perez responded, "What did Chris say?" according to the investigative report.

The packages smelled of marijuana and had a Los Angeles return address with a name that that wasn't associated with that location, postal inspectors said.

Dan Chaplin, a Cleveland defense attorney not connected with the case, compared the charge to a traffic ticket and said a conviction likely would be punished with a fine.

Perez has six saves this season but is on the disabled list with an injured right shoulder. The right-hander started throwing again this week.

Perez, an often-polarizing figure, and Cleveland fans have gotten on each other's nerves over the past couple of years. He recently deactivated his Twitter account after criticism from fans following a couple of bad outings.

In previous seasons, Perez has lashed out at fans for not coming to games, and at owners for not spending money on free agents.

Chris Perez of Cleveland Indians charged with pot possession - ESPN

 

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Marijuanaville - YouTube

 

[redseat]

Well what else do you expect him to do while on the DL? lol

 

[CaptO]

Having weed sent in the mail, addressed to your dog? I used to think CP was a pretty smart guy

 

[BigDDude]

Hey Chris! How do you feel about that blown save last night?

 

[bigkurty]

CP sucks in big game situations. 4 runs given up before recording an out is grounds for a kick to the crotch from Kluber.

 

[buckeyebill]

Your are right BK and Kluber goes on the DL.