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Patrick Kane Arrested for Allegedly Robbing, Assaulting Cab Driver

Posted Aug 09, 2009 12:34PM By Tom Mantzouranis (RSS feed)

Filed Under: Blackhawks, NHL Police Blotter

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Patrick Kane, the Buffalo native who was selected first overall in the 2007 draft by the Chicago Blackhawks, was arrested early Sunday morning along with a relative for allegedly assaulting a cab driver and failing to pay their fare. The two were leaving Chippewa Street, the hub of Buffalo's nightlife.

Actually, they technically paid their fare, but allegedly punched the driver and took the money back when the driver notified them he didn't have 20 cents in change to give them. They were arrested at about 5 AM, three days after Kane attended an event with the mayor in Buffalo to celebrate the opening of an ice rink and park facilities.

"It's special for me, it's the place I grew up," Kane said at the time. "The best part is coming back and hanging out with your buddies and family." He didn't list "assault and robbery" as other special things about returning back home.

According to the driver, the fare was $13.80 and the pair paid the driver $15. When the driver couldn't produce 20 cents, he claims he was punched in the face and head, grabbed by the throat and had his glasses broken. A torn $5 bill was later found in James Kane's pocket.

Both Patrick and James were charged with second-degree robbery, a felony, as well as fourth-degree criminal mischief and theft of services, both misdemeanors.

Kane is one of the best young wingers in the game, and FanHouse's 47th best player in the NHL.

Kane is in the last year before restricted free agency, one of the Blackhawks' young stars expected to receive a hefty raise. Still, you would think that he would have enough banked on his current salary to toss a Buffalo cabbie $1.20 in change (compared to the cost his character and wallet will face thanks to the alleged incident, a buck and change seems a minor pittance).

Then again, when you're 20 you make stupid decisions. With his name in the headlines, the rising star is probably regretting this one.

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Aug. 9: Chicago Blackhawks star Patrick Kane is charged with attacking a cab driver in his hometown. According to the police report, the driver said he was hit because he did not have 20 cents in change to give Kane and his cousin. Click through to see more sports figures who ran into trouble with the law.
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