Astros pitcher arrested in wedding reception melee

HOUSTON -- Houston Astros pitcher Brandon Backe (BA'-kee) has been charged with interfering with a police officer and resisting arrest after a brawl with police at a weekend wedding reception.

Backe was among 10 people arrested during the brawl in a Galveston hotel bar.

The bride's father, 19-year-old brother and a FEMA coordinator were also arrested yesterday at the hotel, a command center for emergency workers after Hurricane Ike went through Galveston Island on September 13th.

Police say an internal affairs investigation has been launched.

Backe, who is a Galveston native, was released on $1,500 bond.

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