Three individuals were arrested at Wrigley Field during a recent game between the Chicago Cubs and the Chicago White Sox, though none were involved in a widely circulated video of a major brawl. One man was charged with felony cocaine possession and misdemeanor battery.
David Cregan, 41, was accused of "sucker punching" a 26-year-old man near a Wrigley Field restroom. Court records indicate that police discovered the cocaine during a search following Cregan's arrest. He has been released pending trial with orders to stay away from the alleged victim and Wrigley Field.
Two other individuals, a 29-year-old man and a 33-year-old woman, were also arrested and face misdemeanor trespassing charges. These arrests occurred on the same night as a large fight in the Wrigley bleachers, which was captured on video and shared widely on social media. The brawl depicted a violent confrontation, including one fan in a Cubs jersey being attacked by another fan.
The incident has prompted a response from the Cubs organization. "The safety of our fans is always a top priority," the team said in a statement Tuesday. "We work closely with our public safety partners to respond to incidents at the ballpark and appreciate their partnership in addressing the situation last night." Extra security measures were planned for the subsequent game between the rival teams.
Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong commented on the brawl, calling it "unfortunate and somewhat nauseating."