ESPN analyst, ex-NHL star Barnaby charged with DWI

[KnightNoles]

http://content.usatoday.com/communi...spn-analyst-ex-nhl-star-matthew-barnaby-dwi/1

Media outlets in Buffalo are reporting that ESPN hockey analyst and former NHL star Matthew Barnaby has been arrested and charged with DWI.

WGRZ says Erie County Sheriff's deputies responded early Monday to a call of an SUV driving erratically without a front tire.

Deputies told the TV station that Barnaby, 38, was behind the wheel of his Porsche Cayenne and driving on a rim, which caused sparks. There was also significant front end damage.

The Sheriff's Department says Barnaby failed several standard field sobriety tests and refused a breath test, according to WGRZ.

WIVB TV reports that authorities revoked his license and that he'll have to return to Town of Clarence Court outside Buffalo.

Barnaby played for the Buffalo from 1993-99 before stops with Pittsburgh, Tampa Bay, the New York Rangers, Colorado, Chicago and Dallas. His NHL career ended in 2007.

Cmon Man

 

[Ravin]

Who drives a Porsche in Buffalo this time of year.

C'mon Man indeed!

 

[Mogriffjr]

didn't he do something dumb earlier this year/last year? he's about to be gone.

 

[StealthShot]

He's banging Michelle Beadle I hate this guy bring back Melrose!

 

[KnightNoles]

Who drives a Porsche in Buffalo this time of year.

C'mon Man indeed!

Dude.... that is the Porsche SUV

 

[KnightNoles]

didn't he do something dumb earlier this year/last year? he's about to be gone.

This is the second time this year Barnaby has been in trouble with the law.

In May, Barnaby was arrested in Amherst and charged with criminal mischief, trespassing, harassment, contempt and aggravated harassment following an incident with his estranged wife and her boyfriend. Police say no one was injured.

He was sentenced in July to 500 hours of community service, counseling, an issued an order of protection from his estranged wife and a one year ACD.

Erie County District Attorney Frank Sedita told 2 On Your Side that the ACD is now very much in jeopardy, meaning those misdemeanor charges could be reinstated.

http://www.wgrz.com/news/article/144841/1/Former-Buffalo-Sabre-Matthew-Barnaby-Charged-with-DWI

 

[Ravin]

Honestly, who gives a shit. Only reason this is even being talked about is because he works for ESPN, NOT because he played in the NHL. Matthew Barnaby didn't do much to get a a spotlight on him, except not he works for the network.

 

[KnightNoles]

Touche Ravin, touche

 

[NAHSTE]

Obviously no longer dating the Beadle is taking its toll on the guy.

 

[Mogriffjr]

Terminated. What a tool.

 

[ThomasTomasz]

BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Fired ESPN hockey analyst Matthew Barnaby's drunken driving charge jeopardizes an agreement the former NHL player reached to avoid potential deportation following an arrest earlier this year.

Erie County District Attorney Frank Sedita called Barnaby's arrest this week "a serious matter," and warned it could have consequences on the Canadian's status in the United States because of his previous run-in with the law.

"If you allegedly commit another crime, you put your ACD in jeopardy," Sedita said Tuesday.

Sedita was referring to what's called an "adjournment in contemplation of dismissal" deal Barnaby reached in July to have five misdemeanor charges dropped in connection to a May domestic dispute with his estranged wife.


Barnaby
Sedita said it's too early to determine whether he'll seek to reinstate the charges in part because Barnaby has yet to appear in court on his DWI charge.

"It's just way too early in the process for me to make any decisions yet," Sedita said. "But it is a serious matter because depending on what decisions I make, that could have consequences to what he faces on the other side of downtown with federal authorities."

Barnaby's attorney, Frank LoTempio, has not returned several messages left with him. Attempts to reach Barnaby were unsuccessful because his cell phone mailbox was full Tuesday.

The 38-year-old is from Ottawa; he was charged with drunken driving near his suburban Buffalo home. Erie County sheriffs arrested Barnaby early Monday morning after finding him behind the wheel of a Porsche Cayenne that had damage to its front end and causing sparks because it was missing its front tire.

Barnaby had his license revoked after failing field sobriety tests and refusing a breath test.

He's scheduled to appear in court Jan. 17, but it's likely that date will be moved up.

He was fired by ESPN later in the day Monday.

Last summer, Barnaby avoided a potential deportation hearing by reaching a deal in which he was ordered to complete 500 hours of community service.

Barnaby was accused of damaging a car and causing about $300 damage by kicking a garage door in an attempt to enter a home where his wife and two children live in suburban Buffalo. He was barred from taking "offensive" action against his wife and to avoid contact with his wife's boyfriend. He was also ordered to attend anger management counseling.

The misdemeanor charges of criminal mischief and aggravated harassment would be dropped after a year if he fulfilled the judge's order.

Barnaby broke into the NHL with the Buffalo Sabres during the 1992-93 season.

He played for seven teams in 13-plus NHL seasons, earning a reputation as a pesky agitator during a career in which he finished with 113 goals and 300 points. He also had 2,562 penalty minutes in 834 games.

He retired in 2007 because of a concussion sustained during a fight. He joined ESPN as a studio analyst in 2008.

http://espn.go.com/nhl/story/_/id/7...layer-ex-espn-analyst-face-deportation-canada

So, from this incident which could have been avoided.......

1.) No license and a day in court

2.) Previous run-in with the law probably contributed to his termination from his employer

3.) Possible deportation out of the US.

:jonesy:

 

[wr50l]

Free flight out of 'Mericuh. Sounds like a prize.