Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers arrested on assault, drug possession charges

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New England Patriots veteran safety Jabrill Peppers was arrested on Saturday on charges, including strangulation and drug possession, in Braintree, Massachusetts. 

Police announced the arrest of Peppers on Monday, saying they had responded to a residential address early Saturday morning after someone called about a disturbance. 

Peppers, a team captain for the Patriots, is 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," the announcement read. 

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Jabrill Peppers of the New England Patriots reacts after recovering a fumble against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on Nov. 26, 2023, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Kathryn Riley/Getty Images)

Peppers is expected to be arraigned on Monday in Quincy District Court in Massachusetts.

The victim involved in the alleged altercation was treated at the scene. 

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The Patriots released a statement to multiple members of the media on Monday regarding Peppers' arrest. 

"We are aware of an incident involving Jabrill Peppers over the weekend in which the police are currently investigating. We will have no further comment at this time," the statement read. 

Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo also commented on the situation during an appearance on WEEI 93.7 FM, saying Peppers "called me that morning."

Jabrill Peppers of the New England Patriots reacts after being hit during the New York Giantsgame  at MetLife Stadium on