Tigers catcher Gerald Laird and his younger brother, Brandon, a prospect in the Yankees' Minor League system, were arrested on suspicion of assault and disorderly conduct on Wednesday in Phoenix, according to Phoenix police.
The two ballplayers, plus another man, were arrested following a brawl after a Phoenix Suns game at U.S. Airways Arena. The incident took place at an arena lounge.
Gerald Laird, 30, was cited for assault, while Brandon, 22, was cited for disorderly conduct, police said in an Associated Press report.
Also arrested was Gregory Scott Collins, 51, on suspicion of assault after the Suns beat the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night.
"While [security guards] were trying to arrest the suspect for disorderly conduct, the [Laird brothers] interfered and assaulted the security guards," Phoenix police Sgt. Andy Hill told the AP.
Security previously had spoke with the men about their loud behavior, Hill added.
Gerald Laird and his family live in Peoria, Ariz. Brandon Laird is an infield prospect with the Yankees. He played for the Surprise Rafters in the Arizona Fall League.
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