Man arrested, charged with slugging spectator at Wrigley Field
Chicago Tribune • • sports
Key Points:
- Chicago police arrested three individuals during Monday night’s City Series opener at Wrigley Field, including David Cregan, 41, who was charged with battery and possession of cocaine after allegedly "sucker punching" a man near the stadium bathrooms.
- The arrests were unrelated to a separate brawl that broke out in the bleachers late in the game, which gained viral attention on social media and was condemned by Cubs’ center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong.
- Cregan was released pending trial with restrictions barring contact with Wrigley Field and the alleged victim; two others were charged with misdemeanor trespassing.
- Cubs spokesperson Jennifer Martínez emphasized that fan safety is a top priority and that the team collaborates closely with public safety partners to handle incidents at the ballpark.
- The Cubs and White Sox are scheduled to continue their series with games on Tuesday and Wednesday following the incident-filled opener.
