The former Dodgers and Braves shortstop is once again in the spotlight—but this time, it’s a far cry from his days turning double plays. According to court records, Rafael Furcal, 47, turned himself in at the Broward County jail on Wednesday. He’s now facing two serious felony charges: aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and launching a missile into a dwelling, vehicle, building, or aircraft—charges that instantly turned heads across the MLB world.
This alleged incident occurred just two days earlier, on Monday, though specific details remain confidential for the time being. According to Local 10, the Broward Sheriff’s Office filed the initial charges, however, all questions have been directed to the Sunrise Police Department, which appears to be handling the investigation. While Furcal hasn’t publicly commented, his sudden arrest has left many fans stunned, especially considering how quietly he had slipped into retirement years ago.
Mike Rodriguez captured the urgency in Spanish media circles, posting: “Última Hora: El exjugador de la MLB Rafael Furcal fue arrestado…”
Última Hora: El exjugador de la MLB Rafael Furcal fue arrestado. Furcal, de 47 años y residente de Weston, enfrenta cargos de agresión agravada con arma letal y proyectil contra vivienda, vehículo, edificio o aeronave por un incidente ocurrido el lunes, según consta en los… pic.twitter.com/xja6sTpEjp
— Mike Rodriguez (@mikedeportes) May 15, 2025
Stay tuned for updates as more information becomes available.
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