Videos posted on social media shows Martinez riding a three-wheel bike with singer La Perversa in tow as they were joined by a crowd of young men aboard scooters and motorcycles on Sunday afternoon.
He turned himself into the National Police for his role in the incident which was in violation of the social distancing measures that have been put in place to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
Martínez could be fined or required to perform community service for his infraction.
- LOUIS CARDINALS STATEMENT ON CARLOS MARTÍNEZ
November 23, 2020
The St. Louis Cardinals were informed earlier today that Carlos Martínez had participated in a public gathering event this past weekend in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic.
We are currently gathering details from this event, but it is our understanding that Carlos was not arrested nor are there any pending legal charges against him.
Certainly, we would not condone anyone from our organization knowingly violating community laws or health regulations.