
Lenny Dykstra | AP
Lenny Dykstra has been involved during his whole life in all kinds of scandals since he appeared under the spotlight of being a professional MLB ballplayer during the 80's. Now, Dykstra has 55 years of age and was arrested after assaulting an Uber driver.
During his career, Dykstra was named three times to the All-Star Game over the 12 years he spent at the Mets organization, becoming one of the legendary players that won the 1986 World Series at the Shea Stadium.
Ex-Mets star Lenny Dykstra busted for putting a weapon to an Uber driver's head https://t.co/M6dZf7qhDM pic.twitter.com/GKHS4Xfyk4
— New York Daily News (@NYDailyNews) 23 de mayo de 2018
Dykstra was accused by the Uber driver after the former player allegedly assaulted him, and threatened to kill him by putting a gun on his head, according to the New York Daily New's information.
This happened during this Wednesday early hours, and Dykstra was charged with death threats and with possession of marihuana, cocaine, and ecstasy.
Former #Mets and #Phillies OF Lenny Dykstra was arrested Wednesday after allegedly threatening an Uber driver in Linden. Dykstra also had pot, cocaine and ecstasy on him, cops say. Story to come. @NYPost_Mets @Alsboringtweets
— Jeff Goldman (@JeffSGoldman) 23 de mayo de 2018
According to the driver, the former player exploded after he didn't want to change the trip's direction, which caused Dykstra's outrage that led him to assault the driver.
However, Dykstra's version says that the driver was trying to kidnap him and was trying to kill him by driving at 100 mph.
Baseball great Lenny Dykstra gets busted for cocaine after allegedly pulling a gun on an Uber driver https://t.co/9x3mHJ6YBx pic.twitter.com/1aqQ3pYBar
— Page Six (@PageSix) 23 de mayo de 2018