NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Country music singer Bailey Zimmerman faces an active arrest warrant in New Mexico following an alleged incident at Sandia Resort and Casino in Albuquerque.
According to an arrest warrant affidavit filed in Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court, the incident unfolded on May 27, when Zimmerman arrived at the Sandia Resort and Casino to perform a concert at the resort's amphitheater.
Surveillance video described in the affidavit shows Zimmerman appearing to be intoxicated throughout the afternoon. During a sound check, he allegedly swung a guitar and struck the ground with it twice, threw two drum cymbals onto the stage, pushed over part of the drum set, threw microphones, attempted to kick a microphone stand, and shoved one of his guitarists.
When Zimmerman left the stage area, the affidavit states he kicked a black box, spit toward a Sandia security officer, and threw a water bottle down a staircase. He also allegedly complained about the color of the SUV provided to transport him and initially refused to get in.
Zimmerman canceled his concert that night. Sandia Resort and Casino determined he and his staff needed to leave the property, according to the affidavit. He initially refused to board the vehicles provided to take him to the airport, prompting Sandia Police to respond. He eventually boarded a bus and was escorted off the property.
On the same day, Zimmerman posted on Instagram citing illness as the reason for canceling the show.
"Y'all know there's nothing I love more than getting out on the road and playing these shows for you, so it's so hard for me to have to say this, but I have to reschedule tonight's (5/27) and Saturday's (5/30) shows. I have not been feeling well and have tried to power through, but I'm not able to give you all the show you deserve," Zimmerman said.
"I hate letting y'all down and was really looking forward to these shows, but I gotta take care of myself so I can get back out there stronger," Zimmerman said.
"We will be announcing the rescheduled dates as soon as possible, and all tickets will be honored for the new dates," Zimmerman said.
The following day, May 28, Sandia housekeeping and security discovered damage to Zimmerman's hotel room. According to the affidavit, officers found a damaged TV, a broken phone, damage to a coffee table, damage to two chairs, two chairs missing from the room, a hole in the wall, damage to other walls, and several carpet stains. The total damage was assessed at over $16,000.
Investigators also found that Zimmerman had charged more than $400 in alcohol to the room without paying the bill. The affidavit states that Sandia Resort and Casino staff and Sandia Police made multiple attempts to contact Zimmerman and his staff by phone and email with no response.
The arrest warrant, signed June 18, lists no bond and designates a no-bond hold. Zimmerman faces one count of criminal damage to property, a fourth-degree felony under New Mexico law, and one count of falsely obtaining services, a misdemeanor.
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