Capitals hockey player arrested for public intoxication after fight in Arlington
ARLINGTON, Va. - A Capitals hockey player was arrested for fighting in Arlington on Saturday, according to police.
The story was first reported by ARLnow and police later confirmed the details to FOX 5.
What we know:
According to Arlington County Police, officers were flagged down in the 3100 block of Clarendon Boulevard just before 3:30 a.m. on May 17.
The person reported an active fight outside of a business. When officers arrived, they found a suspect involved in a physical altercation with another man.
As officers approached, the two men continued fighting. One officer used pepper spray on the suspect as he was taken into custody.
What's next:
The suspect has been identified as 25-year-old Alexander Alexeyev, of Arlington, Va. He was arrested and has been charged with public intoxication.
He was treated on scene by medics for pepper spray exposure.
Alexeyev was booked and release. A court date is not yet known.
What they're saying:
The Washington Capitals provided a statement to FOX 5 on Monday, saying, "We are aware of the situation involving Alexander Alexeyev and in the process of gathering additional information."
Dig deeper:
According to ARLnow.com, Alexeyev is a Russian defenseman for the Caps. They report that he lost several teeth to a high stick during the team’s playoff run, which ended last week. Alexeyev was signed to a two-year, $1.65 million contract in 2023.
ARLnow.com reports that Clarendon is a well-known hangout for Capitals players as their practice rink is the Iceplex in nearby Ballston.