SCOTTSDALE, AZ — Former Arizona Coyote Alex Galchenyuk Jr., who had just resigned with the team, is now out of a job again and facing multiple charges in Scottsdale.
The Coyotes announced the re-signing of the veteran on July 1. But less than two weeks later, Arizona Sports reports the team has already voided the contract and made him a free agent again.
Scottsdale police have since confirmed that the 11-year veteran was arrested on July 9.
According to a police report, Galchenyuk Jr. matched the description of someone who ran over a curb and a sign in a parking lot. Galchenyuk Jr. was later located as a passenger in a vehicle, driven by his father. Galchenyuk Jr. appeared to be heavily intoxicated and resisted officer commands during a traffic stop. He later made threats toward officers and their family members, according to a police report, demanding to be released.
Galchenyuk Sr. allegedly told police that he was the one who ran over a curb and hit the sign earlier in the day, but witness description disputed that claim.
Galchenyuk Jr. is facing multiple charges, including private property hit and run, disorderly conduct, failure to obey, resisting arrest, and threatening or intimidating.
Police added that no one was hurt, and only property was damaged in the hit and run.
