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Monday, September 16, 2002

CHARGED: Albert Belle, Former MLB

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Associated Press reports former All-Star outfielder Albert Belle is scheduled to be arraigned Wednesday after being arrested on DUI and other charges last Saturday night, police said. Belle, 36, was pulled over after a police officer said he saw a 2003 Rolls Royce Bentley weaving on a north Scottsdale street and traveling 10 mph over the posted 45 mph speed limit.

Police said Belle told an officer that he drank four beers at a Phoenix bar, followed by three margaritas at a Scottsdale restaurant, before getting behind the wheel. A breathalyzer test showed Belle had a 0.12 blood-alcohol level, above Arizona's DUI level of 0.08, police said.

Police said Belle also was cited for no proof of insurance, speeding and making an unsafe lane change.

1:36:49 PM

SENTENCED: Sly Williams, Former NBA
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. -- Associated Press reports former NBA first round pick Sylvester "Sly" Williams was sentenced Friday to five years in prison for attacking a woman twice and holding her captive for nearly a day. Williams, 44, pleaded guilty to the kidnapping charge last month in connection with an attack last September. He was accused of tying up a woman, threatening her with a knife and holding her against her will for nearly 24 hours, prosecutors said.

1:30:42 PM

ARREST WARRANT ISSUED: Miles Dabord, Bison Dele's Brother

PAPEETE, Tahiti -- Associated Press reports FBI agents met with prosecutors Sunday to discuss the investigation into the disappearance of former NBA player Bison Dele. The 33-year-old Dele, also known as Brian Williams, hasn't been seen since July 8, along with his girlfriend Serena Karlan and the boat's captain, Bertrand Saldo. The three were planning to sail from Tahiti, in the South Pacific, north to Honolulu.

The FBI issued an arrest warrant for Dele's brother, Miles Dabord, also known as Kevin Williams, on Friday. Dabord, 35, was being sought on an unlawful flight warrant issued by the FBI bureau in Phoenix, where he is suspected of trying to steal his brother's identity.

Police in Phoenix detained Dabord on Sept. 5 after he allegedly said he was Brian Williams and signed receipts with his brother's former name while trying to buy $152,000 in gold. He showed his younger brother's passport as identification before he was taken into custody by police, Black said. He then was released without being arrested.

1:28:09 PM