Alexander Runs Afoul of Law

Massachusetts state police are seeking criminal charges against Red Sox infielder Manny Alexander after finding steroids in his car at Boston.

Police have filed an application for a criminal complaint charging Alexander with two counts of possession of anabolic steroids and hypodermic needles, the Boston Herald reported in Thursday’s editions.

If a clerk magistrate issues the complaint, prosecutors will have to decide whether to press charges.

A court hearing has been scheduled for Sept. 6.

A Red Sox bat boy and his friend were driving Alexander’s Mercedes-Benz on June 30 when they were stopped by police. The officers reportedly found vials and syringes in the glove compartment.

Neither the Red Sox nor Major League Baseball have taken action against Alexander.

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One youth has been arrested and two others were being sought in connection with a sexual assault on an 11-year-old girl after a Phillies’ game at Philadelphia.

The girl, who was visiting Philadelphia, was treated at Jefferson Hospital on Wednesday night and released, police said. The attack occurred about 100 yards from Veterans Stadium in a dark, secluded area.

Police said Thursday night they had arrested one juvenile and were looking for two others.

The girl had been accompanied by her aunt, but was separated from her when the girl needed to use the restroom after the game.

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