Toronto Maple Leafs scout Lindsay Hofford is facing five charges after allegedly becoming intoxicated, stealing a golf cart and hitting another vehicle in a New York state amusement park over the weekend. Maple Leafs spokesperson Steve Keogh said the team is aware of the incident but declined to comment further. The Genesee County Sheriff?s office said the incident happened at Darien Lake around 11:40 p.m. Saturday, according to The Buffalo News. Reached by the Star, the Sheriff?s office wouldn?t comment on what it called ?an ongoing investigation.? According to the Buffalo News report, Hofford, 53, of Nobleton, Ont., was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated, unauthorized use of vehicle without the owner?s consent, leaving the scene of an accident, making an unsafe lane change and refusing to take a breath test. Hofford is the director of Eastern area scouting for the Leafs. He previously worked as the director of scouting with the London Knights. Hofford is also the founder of Pro Hockey Development Group. Vickie Hofford, the president of the group, refused comment when reached by the Star. The Buffalo News said Hofford appeared in court Sunday afternoon. He is scheduled to reappear in court on Sept. 21.
08-29-2017, 07:15 PM
Maple Leafs scout charged with DUI after golf cart incident at amusement park
Toronto Maple Leafs scout Lindsay Hofford is facing five charges after allegedly becoming intoxicated, stealing a golf cart and hitting another vehicle in a New York state amusement park over the weekend. Maple Leafs spokesperson Steve Keogh said the team is aware of the incident but declined to comment further. The Genesee County Sheriff?s office said the incident happened at Darien Lake around 11:40 p.m. Saturday, according to The Buffalo News. Reached by the Star, the Sheriff?s office wouldn?t comment on what it called ?an ongoing investigation.? According to the Buffalo News report, Hofford, 53, of Nobleton, Ont., was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated, unauthorized use of vehicle without the owner?s consent, leaving the scene of an accident, making an unsafe lane change and refusing to take a breath test. Hofford is the director of Eastern area scouting for the Leafs. He previously worked as the director of scouting with the London Knights. Hofford is also the founder of Pro Hockey Development Group. Vickie Hofford, the president of the group, refused comment when reached by the Star. The Buffalo News said Hofford appeared in court Sunday afternoon. He is scheduled to reappear in court on Sept. 21.
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