Former major leaguer Chacon arrested in Colo. after Nev. authorities issue warrant

Former Rockies pitcher Chacon arrested in Colo.

GREELEY, Colo. — Authorities say they have arrested former major league pitcher Shawn Chacon at a Colorado bowling alley on charges related to unpaid gambling markers in Nevada.

Greeley police say Chacon was arrested Monday night, and booked in the Weld County Jail.

The Las Vegas Sun reported Friday that Chacon faces a felony charge in connection with three bad checks written for $50,000 to Ceasars Palace in March.

Greeley police spokesman Sgt. Joe Tymkowych said the Clark County district attorney’s office in Nevada was seeking about $165,000 bail on the charge.

Chacon, who attended high school in Greeley, played for the Colorado Rockies, and he was an All-Star in 2003. He also played for the New York Yankees and Pittsburgh Pirates.

Last year, the Houston Astros released Chacon after a confrontation with general manager Ed Wade.

In 2009, Chacon played for the Sacramento River, Oakland’s Triple-A team.