Foul Brawl: Phillies prospect arrested in Jefferson St. fight
Brody Colvin's dash to the big leagues took a troubling detour Saturday night on Jefferson Street. The 19-year-old St. Thomas More graduate, who passed up an LSU scholarship last year after reportedly being offered a $900,000 signing bonus by the Philidelphia Phillies to turn pro, was arrested at 1:07 a.m Sunday outside of City Bar in downtown Lafayette. He was released from jail after being charged with misdemeanor counts of disturbing the peace, simple battery and resisting an officer. According to the arrest report, police say they observed a large fight on the patio of City Bar, in which Colvin was involved. When the bar owner and police went to break up the fight, they grabbed Colvin, who began "swinging his fist wildly." Colvin continued to resist but was eventually handcuffed with the assistance of several officers, according to the report.
The trouble didn't end there. Soon afterward, Brody Colvin's 26-year-old brother, Littleton Colvin, was also arrested. In the affidavit, Littleton's arresting officer writes:
The accused approached officers after his brother was involved in a fight and resisted officers. The accused made threats toward me stating "he was going to get me." The accused was told several times to move away from my police unit and to stop yelling. After several more times, the accused yelled and pointed at me and stated I was going to get it. The accused was then advised he was under arrest.
Brody's arrest was first reported by the Philidelphia press, who were unable to reach Phillies representatives for comment. With a 90+ mile per hour fastball, Colvin was considered a raw talent that could go as high as the first round of last year's Major League draft. He slipped to the seventh round, but the Phillies aggressively courted him to sign and bypass college. Colvin agreed to terms shortly before the deadline. Since signing, he made one appearance for the Gulf Coast and then was sent to the Florida Instructional League.
... written by donna davidson , September 03, 2011 - 08:23 pm
It is so sad to read things in print that have no truth or merit to them. brody did not participate in the fight he was simply trying to keep his cousin out of the way of the blows being thrown by others. As for his brother, he simply said he saw what officer grayson did to his brother, which was throw him to the ground and repeatedly hit him about his head and shoulders with a billy club. What a bunch of lies printed about a kid who most are simply jealous of. Lies Lies Lies. Very sad
... written by Dawn Mathews , December 08, 2011 - 05:28 am
I just found this article quite by accident and must say I find it almost comical. I have known the Colvin boys for almost their entire lives. These two boys have never been in any kind of trouble with teachers, coaches, bosses, no one. Two of the nicest, level headed, intelligent kids I have ever known. So obviously this incident was so totally blown out of proportion because of the notariaty Brody has received because of his baseball abilities. It is really sad to me how media will blow stuff up just to sensationalize crap. These two boys lost their Dad at very young ages, and have thrived all their lives due to their upbringing. They are great kids!!! And this article borders on irresponsible.
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