Ex-Holy Family player in coach dispute arrested

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - April 8, 2011

Police say 19-year-old Matthew Kravchuk swiped the drinks worth $15 from a Citizens Bank Park concession stand during Wednesday night's Phillies-Mets game. Authorities say Kravchuk faces a felony charge because of prior offenses.

/*Kravchuk*/ left the basketball team at /*Holy Family University*/ and sought criminal charges against his former coach over a shoving incident involving a rebounding drill during practice. Prosecutors declined to file charges.

Coach /*John O'Connor*/ resigned before the last game of the season.

A phone listing for Kravchuk could not immediately be located.

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