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Todd Helton Arrested on DUI Charge

by KREX News Room
by Jacklyn Thrapp

Story Created: Feb 7, 2013 at 9:19 AM MDT

Story Updated: Feb 7, 2013 at 9:26 AM MDT

DENVER, Colo (AP)- Five-time All-Star Todd Helton has been arrested on a charge of driving under the influence.

The Colorado Rockies first baseman was arrested at about 2:30 a.m. Wednesday in the Denver suburb of Thornton.

In a statement released by the Rockies, Helton says he is embarrassed and apologized to his family, the team and the community.

He added, ``I humbly ask your forgiveness.''

Officials in Thornton say Helton was arrested after someone called police to report a drunken driver. They say Helton's blood-alcohol content was over the legal limit but they haven't released the number.

Helton is a career .320 hitter. The 39-year-old played only 69 games last year before undergoing hip surgery in August.

He is expected to return for his 17th season this year.

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