Bailey Zimmerman apologizes after alleged $16,000 hotel incident

Editor's Note: This story has been updated with Bailey Zimmerman's charges dropped. 

After allegedly causing $16,000 worth of damage to a New Mexico hotel room and being charged with felony and misdemeanor offenses, Bailey Zimmerman has issued an apology.

Zimmerman was charged in New Mexico after officials linked him to the destruction of the hotel room, which occurred on May 27. That same day, the "Rock and a Hard Place" singer canceled his show at the Sandia Resort on the Sandia Pueblo reservation in Albuquerque. citing illness as the reason.

According to court records viewed by The Tennessean, prosecutors in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, issued an arrest warrant for Zimmerman on charges of criminal damage to property, a felony, and falsely obtaining services, a misdemeanor.

As of June 24, the charges have been dropped. "Charges were dropped after Bailey took immediate responsibility for his mistake," Zimmerman's attorney Kitren Fischer said in a statement shared with USA TODAY.

"We are grateful to the Pueblo of Sandia and the District Attorney’s Office for this just and swift resolution."

On June 23, Zimmerman issued an apology to the hotel, the Pueblo of Sandia and to his fans.

What did Bailey Zimmerman say in his apology?

"I want to address the events surrounding my canceled show in New Mexico in May and the reports that have followed," Zimmerman stated at the start of his apology, which was shared with USA TODAY and The Tennessean.

"I want to apologize to the Pueblo of Sandia and to everyone at Sandia Resort & Casino.  I never meant for any of this to come across as disrespectful. I am deeply sorry for my actions that transpired."

"I take full accountability for everything that happened and I am sorry to anyone who feels hurt or disrespected," concluded Zimmerman regarding the incident resulting in a felony charge.

"To my fans who bought tickets and showed up expecting a performance, I am so sorry, you deserved better from me."

"I understand that being a musician comes with big responsibilities, both on and off stage, and I know that I fell short that day. I am reflecting on the disappointment and concern that I caused."

"I am taking this legal matter seriously. I am committed to doing the work necessary to learn and grow. Thank you to my fans for holding me accountable and for understanding that I am human. I do not take your support for granted," Zimmeran's apology concluded.

What the court documents say about the Bailey Zimmerman incident

According to the court documents, Zimmerman was playing golf at the hotel's course throughout the day with friends. Security footage later recorded them "play fighting" before they entered the hotel room.

Hotel security believed Zimmerman to be intoxicated before his show during soundcheck, reportedly falling and stumbling onstage, throwing microphones, tossing cymbals, knocking over parts of his drum kit, swinging a guitar and more.

"The band members attempted to intervene, but Mr. Zimmerman yelled at them and walked off stage for a third time," the affidavit says.

After being asked to leave the property by officials, Zimmerman spit toward a hotel security officer, prompting staff to call the police. He was then escorted off the property by police, the affidavit says.

Audrey Gibbs and Evan Mealins of The Tennessean contributed to this report.

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