New England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers was arrested over the weekend on charges of assault, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, strangulation, and possession of cocaine. The incident took place at a residential address in Braintree early Saturday morning, where police responded to a disturbance and found an altercation between two individuals. Peppers, 29, was subsequently arrested and the victim received medical treatment at the scene, although their condition was not disclosed.
Peppers, who serves as a team captain for the Patriots, missed Sunday’s game against the Miami Dolphins due to a shoulder injury. The New Jersey native has been with the Patriots for three seasons following stints with the New York Giants and the Cleveland Browns. He is set to be arraigned in Quincy District Court on Monday.
The Patriots released a statement addressing the situation, acknowledging the incident involving Peppers and stating that they are aware of the ongoing police investigation. The team did not provide further comment on the matter at this time.
The arrest of Peppers serves as a setback for the Patriots, who are now dealing with off-field issues alongside their on-field challenges. It remains to be seen how the team will handle this situation and the impact it may have on Peppers’ future with the organization.
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