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Julio Lugo charged with kidnapping, gun posession according to reports

Arrest warrant issued in the Dominican Republic.

Former Devil Rays infielder Julio Lugo (2003-2006) has been charged in court with kidnapping, according to multiple reports out of the Dominican Republic.

Lugo last professionally played baseball for los Leones del Escogido, and last played stateside for the Braves in 2011.

Dictan orden de arresto contra ex pelotero Julio Lugo por supuesto secuestro. Leelo aqui ===> http://t.co/sNjRA9Zhzj http://t.co/EtNeNP0ZtR

— El Lider News (@ellidernews) April 21, 2015

Lugo's arrest warrant was issued in the cities of La Romana and Santo Domingo for kidnapping and the posession of fire arms.