Wander Franco Faces Weapons Charges Following Dominican Republic Altercation

The Tampa Bay Rays shortstop, already awaiting trial for separate charges, is accused of illegal firearm possession after a dispute over a woman.

Wander Franco was arrested in the Dominican Republic for illegal use and possession of a firearm after an altercation involving guns in a parking lot.
The incident involved Franco, another man, and the man's father, reportedly over Franco's relationship with a woman living in the apartment complex.
Police found a Glock registered to Franco's uncle in his car, leading to charges that could result in a 3-5 year prison sentence.
Franco is on indefinite administrative leave from MLB and is set to face trial on December 12 for charges including sexual abuse and human trafficking.
As part of his release conditions, Franco must check in monthly with the court while awaiting a court date for the weapons charge.