Jabrill Peppers arrested on assault and drug possession charges a day after celebrating his 29th birthday

BRAINTREE, MASSACHUSETTS: New England Patriots star Jabrill Peppers was arrested on Saturday, October 5, after someone made a 911 call informing police about an altercation between two people.

As per ESPN, the captain of the team was taken into custody for drug possession and assault charges.

What did officers say about Jabrill Peppers' arrest?

The athlete, who plays safety on the Patriots' defense, missed the team’s Sunday game where they lost to the Miami Dolphins after being ruled out.

The Braintree Police Department said that the NFL star “will 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 authorities added that officers responded to a residential address on Saturday, October 5, in the “early morning hours” after someone called 911 and reported “there was an altercation between two people.”

Peppers was arraigned in a Quincy District courtroom on Monday, October 7, after responding officers took him in. Meanwhile, a “victim was treated by EMS at the scene.”

The NFL star pleaded not guilty after a woman accused Peppers of having “hit and choked her multiple times before pushing her down the stairs.”

Peppers turned 29 just a day before his arrest. His team as well as his fans wished him over social media.

He was later released on $2,500 bail, acvording to CBS Boston.

Internet reacts to New England Patriots' captain Jabrill Peppers arrest

Jabrill Pepper's fans expressed their disappointment after the athlete was arrested for assault and drug possession. One person wrote on X, "Idk how these guys have time to train, practice, recover, play games, and still find time to commit crimes."

Looks like Peppers took “defensive play” to a whole new level—off the field and into the headlines!" an individual joked.

"Can’t believe it took this long for news of Peppers arrest to get out," one felt. 

Another reacted, "Man, folks are given such huge opportunities but they can’t seem to let go of their bad habits."

One reasoned, "Wow this sounds horrible. What a downfall of a year from week 1 where the standards weren’t even high. I’m ready for the B’s to start & a new NFL season to begin next year after the Pats draft Campbell/Banks/Hunter & sign a big time LT/WR; whichever they miss out on in the 1st rd."

"Bro acting like this while being blessed to be in the league," a disappointed fan wrote. 

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