Country singer Bailey Zimmerman faces a felony criminal damage charge in New Mexico after prosecutors allege he trashed a hotel room at a resort and casino in Albuquerque. Multiple outlets report that the alleged damage is valued at about $16,000, citing accounts attributed to court filings or reporting from other media. One report says an affidavit describes a turbulent day that included alleged incidents involving bandmates before the hotel-room damage.
Zimmerman was scheduled to perform at the Sandia Resort and Casino on May 27, but the concert was canceled; several reports attribute the cancellation to illness. Prosecutors also allege an unpaid alcohol tab tied to the same stay, and at least one outlet says prosecutors contend the conduct includes leaving an unpaid bill before the cancellation.
An arrest warrant is reported to have been issued, and Zimmerman is described as apologizing in connection with the allegations. The Independent characterizes his response as taking “full accountability.” The accounts are based on allegations and charging documents, and it is not stated that he has been found guilty.
