Sonics’ Potapenko charged by police

07.14.2004

Miami, FL (Basketball News) - Seattle SuperSonics center Vitaly Potapenko has been charged with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest following a run in with police outside a Miami nightclub.

Potapenko was arrested early Sunday morning outside a South Beach nightclub. According to a police report, the center was denied entry into a club because he was unsteady on his feet, swaying back and forth, slurring his words and smelling of alcohol.

He was released from jail on $1,500 bail.

No court date has been announced.

Potapenko averaged 9.3 points and 5.8 rebounds in 39 games last season with the Sonics.

SEA

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