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Patrick Kane Arrested

Found August 09, 2009 on Kuklas Korner:
PLAYERS: Patrick Kane
TEAMS: Chicago Blackhawks

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via WKBW, Buffalo Police Spokesperson Mike DeGeorge has confirmed to Eyewitness News that Chicago Blackhawk Player and Buffalo native Patrick Kane has been arrested over an alleged dispute over cab fare. He and another party were taken into custody early Sunday morning. added 11:05am, from Aaron Besecker of the Buffalo News, Chicago Blackhawk right winger and South Buffalo native Patrick Kane and a relative face robbery and other charges after allegedly assaulting a cab driver and failing to pay their fare after getting a ride from Chippewa Street early this morning. continued
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1 Comment:
  • This begs two questions: first- what the hell was he thinking?? The dispute was over 20 cents! Second- what the hell was a 20 year old doing in the nightclub district until 5am?????
    by teriinchester   August 10, 2009   Reply   Options  
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