Blue Jays beer-throwing suspect charged with mischief

Toronto police say that the man wanted in connection with tossing a beer can on the field during Tuesday’s wildcard game at Rogers Centre was formally charged Thursday night.

Kenneth Pagan, 41, is facing one charge of mischief in relation to the event.

Police say Pagan surrendered himself Thursday at 7:15 p.m. ET.

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Pagan’s lawyer Tyler Smith said that Pagan is co-operating with police.

“We’re a little bit concerned, it’s almost like a trial on social media that he’s had to endure, but right now the presumption of innocence applies to him,” Smith told reporters outside the police station.

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Smith also said Pagan will not be speaking to media before the trial begins.

The incident happened during the Blue Jays game against the Baltimore Orioles when Jays pinch hitter Melvin Upton Jr. flied out to deep left field.

As Baltimore Orioles left fielder Hyun Soo Kim made the catch, he narrowly avoided being struck in the head by a beer can.

Pagan is a sports copy editor at Postmedia’s head office in Hamilton, senior executives confirmed to Global News Wednesday.

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Pagan told the Sun police may have the incident wrong, but declined to speak directly to the allegation on the advice of his lawyer. He added there were Twitter photos showing a cup in his hand after the can was thrown.

Police are asking anyone who may have information on the incident to contact them at 416-808-5200 or call Crime Stoppers.

Pagan is expected to appear in court on Thursday, Nov. 24.

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— With files from Adam Miller