Kane arrested after allegedly assaulting, robbing cab driver

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Strange story developing this morning as Chicago Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane (notes) and his cousin were arrested in Buffalo after allegedly robbing and assaulting a cab driver over a fare dispute.

Aaron Besecker of the Buffalo News picks up the details:

"Kane, 20, and James M. Kane, 21, were arrested about 5 a.m. on Eastwood Place, according to Buffalo police reports.
The pair allegedly punched the cab driver and grabbed money they had handed him after he told them he didn't have twenty cents in coins to give them their change, the report said.
Their fare was $13.80 and they handed the driver $15, according to a report.
The cab driver told police he was punched in the face and head, grabbed by the throat and had his glasses broken during the incident."

Kane and his cousin have been charged with second-degree robbery, fourth-degree criminal mischief and theft of services.

A native of Buffalo, Kane had just attended a press conference on Thursday with Mayor Byron W. Brown announcing funding for a local ice rink.

WIVB in Buffalo reports that an attorney for the Kanes entered a not guilty plea in City court.

Stick tap to Kukla for the find

UPDATE: Blackhawks director of media relations Brandon Faber sent along this statement from the team:

"We are aware of the allegations towards Patrick Kane. He is a big part of our organization and a team leader and we stand behind him. As we are still collecting all the facts, it would be premature to comment further at this time."

UPDATE (6:32 p.m.): WVIB TV in Buffalo has released Kane's mugshot:

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1. Posted by Deker Sun Aug 09, 2009 11:36 am EDT
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Alcohol = liquid stupidity.....and he's underage too. If he was sober, even dumber.
2. Posted by Elkminster Sun Aug 09, 2009 11:39 am EDT
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Wow... I hope this is a "misunderstanding"... yikes. Could see Havlat doing this, but not Kane (lol)
3. Posted by Steve Sun Aug 09, 2009 11:45 am EDT
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good god.
4. Posted by habs1rule Sun Aug 09, 2009 11:52 am EDT
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Will his new number be #8814226541G..??
5. Posted by David Sun Aug 09, 2009 11:53 am EDT
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wow the recession must really be hurting Patrick.
6. Posted by Peter_sixtyftsixin Sun Aug 09, 2009 11:57 am EDT
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Why God Why?!?
7. Posted by habs1rule Sun Aug 09, 2009 11:57 am EDT
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The fare was $13.60 and they wanted change back for $15 bucks!! How much are the Black Hawks paying you,!!
8. Posted by Dude Sun Aug 09, 2009 11:57 am EDT
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I want my two dollars!!!
9. Posted by Lance Sun Aug 09, 2009 12:05 pm EDT
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I think theres wayyy more to this than meets the eye.
10. Posted by habs1rule Sun Aug 09, 2009 12:10 pm EDT
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@9..What were they doing there at that hour and where had they been before..You said nobody in their 'Right minds" correct...Just saying.
11. Posted by Nukes Sun Aug 09, 2009 12:11 pm EDT
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The EA cover curse lives on
12. Posted by Jimmy K Sun Aug 09, 2009 12:12 pm EDT
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Oh man...he cannot be this stupid can he? I'm tending to agree with #9 but we all have seen some stupid, crazy stuff over the years. I'll never rule out anything.
13. Posted by tiny Sun Aug 09, 2009 12:12 pm EDT
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If the story occurred as reported then Kane is a douchebag, period. This would never happen to Jon Toews, a young man who literally defines the word class. Kane conversely appears to be just the next in a long line of spoiled American athletes with an over the top sense of self-entitlement.
14. Posted by Spock Sun Aug 09, 2009 12:14 pm EDT
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Kane probably thought the cabbie was taking advantage of him .... taking the long route from Point A to Point B, and then giving the usual cabbie story that they have no change. But when are the stories from Hawk-land ever gonna be good.
15. Posted by QuickSilver Sun Aug 09, 2009 12:15 pm EDT
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Wait.....Who robbed who? Only in America could a cab driver not give back change and say HE was robbed...lol
16. Posted by James S Sun Aug 09, 2009 12:18 pm EDT
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There was drinking involved according to the Buffalo papers and the cops confiscated the drivers broken glasses as well as finding a torn $5 bill in the pocket of Patricks cousin at the holding cell.
17. Posted by T.O Sun Aug 09, 2009 12:22 pm EDT
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wow patty kane is cheap, i wouldnt be surprised if EA lifts him from the cover like they did wit heatley for sakic in 03'.. what an idiot
18. Posted by digitalgypsy66 Sun Aug 09, 2009 12:27 pm EDT
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Nevermind the EA cover curse, this is the Hossa Curse in full effect.
19. Posted by Sunshine Sun Aug 09, 2009 12:29 pm EDT
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I smell bull [profane] here.
Drunk or not, no one robs a cab driver over twenty [profane]ing cents, let alone a millionaire hockey player.
This story is either a complete fabrication or there is a whole lot yet to come out
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I agree. Something smells fishy.
20. Posted by kevin c Sun Aug 09, 2009 12:32 pm EDT
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wow after what he did to lindstrom just shows what kind of guy he auctually is CLASSLESS AND GUTLESS
maybe bettman will reward him
21. Posted by Nachos Sun Aug 09, 2009 12:32 pm EDT
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The term "classy guy" and "class act" gets thrown around a lot in hockey...I wish that sentiment was accurate. This summer is proving that there are whack load of spoiled babies with an unearned sense of entitlement. Sure, he was possibly drunk, but you'd think that would make him more generous. Anyway, something tells me he's going to lose more than $15 in endorsements.
22. Posted by Ralph Sun Aug 09, 2009 12:32 pm EDT
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I don't believe it. How many midgets live in the city of Chicago? It could have been any one of them, and the cabbie is just trying to get himself some money.
"What did he look like"
"He was small. A midget"
"Did you catch what he looked like"
"Yes... *looks up at billboard*... it was him!"
23. Posted by TimN Sun Aug 09, 2009 12:34 pm EDT
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Hey Patrick, Thats allowed in Chicago but not in Buffalo. You should know better.
24. Posted by Hanzi Sun Aug 09, 2009 12:34 pm EDT
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The Blackhawks' summer is getting funnier and funnier.
25. Posted by Dutch Sun Aug 09, 2009 12:34 pm EDT
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@25 Sorry Ralph, he was in Buffalo!