As the New England Patriots prepared to face their rivals the Miami Dolphins this Sunday, their captain Jabrill Peppers (S) was keeping busy differently. According to NBC Boston, the player was arrested this Saturday morning by the Braintree (Massachussetts) police.
At the heart of an altercation in a city residence, the 29-year-old veteran was arrested for acts of strangulation and drug possession.
In detail, the police stated that they had arrested the safety for “assault and battery, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, strangulation, and possession of a class B substance believed to be cocaine”.
The victim was treated directly on site and the nature of his injuries was not specified. She is out of danger. For his part, Jabrill Peppers will be presented in court this Monday.
The black streak continues for the Patriots
This arrest is a new stone in Jerod Mayo’s shoe. Defeated for a third consecutive time, he could now have to do without one of his defensive staff. While Jabrill Peppers was on the injured list with a shoulder injury, rookie Dell Pettus was filling in this Sunday. Author of a good match with 9 tackles, he could get more playing time.
The franchise also released a statement this morning regarding the arrest of Jabrill Peppers. She does not specify whether she was informed of the player's actions before Sunday's match.
“We are aware of an incident involving Jabrill Peppers over the weekend which police are currently investigating. We will not make any further comment at this time. »
