BRAINTREE, Mass. Patriots captain Jabrill Peppers was arrested over the weekend on assault, strangulation and other charges following a disturbance at a home, police said Monday.
Peppers, 29, appeared for his arraignment Monday in Quincy District Court. He is also charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and possession of a class “B” substance suspected to be cocaine, according to court records.
Braintree police said they were called to a home for an altercation between two people Saturday morning. The charges allege Peppers pushed a girlfriend to the ground, pushed her head against a wall and put his hands around her neck to strangle her. Police said she was treated at home for injuries to her face and knees.
Peppers was arrested and posted $2,500 bond. His next appearance is scheduled for November 22, but he was allowed to waive his appearance.
In court, Peppers’ attorney, Marc Brofsky, said the evidence in the case “casts real doubt on the allegations, including the videotaped evidence.” He said Peppers agreed not to have contact with the woman.
Coach Jerod Mayo told reporters Monday that the team was still gathering information about Peppers’ arrest. He said Peppers will be allowed at team facilities for the time being.
“We don’t know enough to say he shouldn’t be in the building,” Mayo said.
The situation was addressed with the team, Mayo said, adding that “the players need to be aware so we can learn from everything that happened.”
The Patriots signed Peppers, a safety in his third season with the team, to an extension over the summer. Peppers was originally drafted by Cleveland in 2017 and spent two seasons with the Browns before playing for the New York Giants for three seasons.
Peppers, who is dealing with a shoulder injury, did not play Sunday in the Patriots’ 15-10 loss to the Miami Dolphins.
Mayo said the Patriots were aware of the arrest Saturday.
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