Former MLB player Johnny Damon, wife arrested at DUI traffic stop near Orlando

Former MLB player Johnny Damon, wife arrested at DUI traffic stop near Orlando
NEW YORK - MAY 20: Johnny Damon #18 of the New York Yankees grimaces at a call as he plays against the New York Mets on May 20, 2006 at Shea Stadium in Flushing, New York.

WINDERMERE, FL – Former New York Yankees, Boston Redox, and Oakland A’s outfielder Johnny Damon and his wife, Michelle Mangan-Damon were arrested in the small central Florida town of Windermere.  Windermere is several miles west of Orlando.

Windermere police say on Friday night, Damon and his wife, Michelle Mangan-Damon. According to a police affidavit, Damon was pulled over around 1:23 AM after being observed swerving while driving his SUV.

He was subsequently charged with DUI and resisting arrest.  His wife was arrested for battery of a law enforcement officer.

Damon is an Orlando native who retired from baseball in 2012. He was a two-time all-star and member of the Boston Redsox 2014 World Series championship team.