Friday, July 22, 2011

Boogaard Arrested In Brother's Death

((HT: MyFoxTwinCities))

Prosecutors have charged the brother of former NHL enforcer Derek Boogaard with providing the prescription drug that contributed to his brother's overdose death in May.

Aaron Boogaard gave his brother an Oxycodone pill the day of his death. Authorities said earlier that Derek Boogaard died of a mix of alcohol and Oxycodone. He is charged with unlawful sale of a controlled substance, and interfering with the scene of a death for allegedly trying to mislead or conceal evidence.

Here's the latest from MyFoxTwinCities

Charges: Brother Gave Derek Boogaard One Pill, Flushed Others: MyFoxTWINCITIES.com


Aaron Boogaard told police he had been holding Oxycontin and Percocet pills for his brother. He said he gave his brother a single Oxycodone pill before they went clubbing May 12th.

Aaron said his brother had just been released from chemical dependency treatment the day before and that he said he gave his older brother the pill even though he didn't think he was in pain.

"The Defendant said that it appeared (his brother) was celebrating and intended to go on a 'binger,' " the complaint said.

Sad... just flat sad...
More when we know more...

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