Arrest
On August 31, 2011, Desormeaux was arrested when he intentionally struck a peace officer at Saratoga Race Course. He was released on $500 bail. He was charged with second degree reckless endangerment. Desormeaux stated he was "trying to be cute." In the days after his arrest, he was pulled from two mounts at Saratoga.
On September 8, 2011, Desormeaux pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of disorderly conduct. He was ordered to pay a $2,000 fine and take a defensive driving course.
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