Todd Helton Police Report Drunk Lotto Ticket Run
Colorado Rockies superstar Todd Helton -- who once signed a $141.5 MILLION contract -- was arrested for DUI while trying to drunkenly buy LOTTERY TICKETS ... this according to cops.
TMZ obtained the police report filed by the Thornton Police Department after the 39-year-old slugger was popped at a gas station in Colorado early Wednesday morning.
According to the report, cops tracked down Helton after receiving a tip that Todd's black Ford F-150 had struck a median and then parked at a nearby gas station.
When cops arrived to the scene, police say they saw Helton stumbling out of the gas station -- stinking of booze -- and clutching lottery tickets in his hand.
Cops say Helton denied striking a median ... but "made spontaneous statements about drinking two igloo cups of red wine."
Helton was eventually arrested on 3 counts of DUI ... but according to the report he was "respectful and professional throughout the entire process."
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Colorado Rockies first baseman Todd Helton was arrested for DUI this morning -- and TMZ has the mug shot.
According to the police report, 39-year-old Helton was busted at 2:39 AM on 3 counts of drunk driving just outside of Denver.
Cops say Helton was cooperative.
A rep for the Rockies released a statement saying the MLB superstar "clearly understands the seriousness of his poor decision."
Helton -- a former All-Star -- was once considered one of the best hitters in baseball.
Helton just released a statement saying, "Last evening I exercised poor judgment and was charged with drinking and driving after driving to a gas station near my house. I am very sorry and embarrassed by my actions."
"I hold myself to a high standard and take my responsibility as a public figure very seriously. My entire career I have worked to set a positive example for my family and in our community and I fell far short of this standard."
"I sincerely ask my family, the Colorado Rockies Organization, Major League Baseball and the community to accept my apology. I make no excuses and accept full responsibility for my actions. I humbly ask your forgiveness.”
