New England Patriots Team Captain Arrested on Drug and Assault Charges
New England Patriots safety and team captain Jabrill Peppers was arrested on multiple charges after an alleged altercation at a home in a suburb of Boston, according to multiple reports Monday morning.
The 29-year-old athlete was detained Saturday night in Braintree, CBS News reports. Peppers is now expected to be charged with assault and battery, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, strangulation, and possession of a Class B substance believed to be cocaine.
Police said they responded to a disturbance at a residence early Saturday after a caller indicated an altercation had taken place between two people. An alleged victim was treated at the scene, police said. Peppers is expected to be arraigned on Monday at Quincy District Court in Massachusetts.