BRAINTREE, MASS. (WHDH) - Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers appeared in court Monday after his arrest in Braintree over the weekend.
Peppers had a not guilty plea entered on his behalf and was released on $2,500 bail that he originally posted after he was taken into custody.
Braintree police in a statement said officers first responded to a home in town early Saturday morning after receiving a report of a fight between two people. After an initial investigation, police said officers arrested Peppers on charges including assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, strangulation, and possession of a class B substance believed to be cocaine.
Police said a female victim was treated at the scene.
In court documents, officers said the victim “reported that [Peppers] choked her at least six times and she did not lose consciousness.”
Documents indicate the incident happened inside Peppers’ apartment. Among other allegations, police said the victim told investigators Peppers “put his hand on my neck and smashed my head against the wall.” The woman said Peppers then pushed her down a set of stairs.
Officers brought Peppers to Braintree Police Headquarters after his arrest and began the process of booking him. During booking, police said officers found a clear plastic bag in his wallet.
According to the police report, officers asked Peppers what was inside the bag.
“It’s cocaine,” Peppers allegedly responded.
Peppers walked into Quincy District Court shortly after 10 a.m. with his attorney.
In addition to the $2,500 bail, the prosecution asked the judge in Peppers’ case to preserve an order barring any contact between Peppers and the person he is accused of assaulting.
The prosecution said officials spoke to the victim. Though she did not ask for the no contact order, the prosecution said the state is concerned for her safety.
Peppers’ attorney said he has seen video evidence that “sheds real doubt on the allegations.”
He said Peppers would agree to bail and the no contact order, nonetheless.
The next court date in Peppers’ case is set for Nov. 22. Peppers will not be required to attend.
Peppers had no comment when approached by reporters as he left the courthouse following his arraignment. Previously speaking with police, though, officers said he denied pushing the victim down the stairs. Police in court documents said Peppers also “stated that she was making those allegations to destroy his career.”
Patriots head coach says team still gathering information
An eight-year veteran of the NFL, Peppers came to New England in 2022 and signed a new contract with the team in 2023. He has played in 36 games as a Patriot.
A team captain, Peppers was ruled “out” for Sunday’s loss to the Miami Dolphins due to a shoulder injury.
Patriots spokesperson Stacy James in a statement Monday said the team was “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,” James said.
In a conference call with reporters, Head Coach Jerod Mayo said Peppers called him after his arrest. The Patriots informed the NFL and were still gathering information ahead of Peppers’ arraignment, Mayo said.
“I’m not sure how the league and how we are going to handle that going forward,” Mayo said, according to a team transcript. “We should we should find out some more information over the next few days.”
Though he was not present at team facilities on Monday, Mayo said Peppers will still be welcome while officials continue to gather information.
“We don’t know enough to say he shouldn’t be in the building,” he said.
Mayo did not speculate as to whether Peppers would have played on Sunday if he were healthy, saying “he was dealing with an injury throughout the week.”
“That’s why he was on the injury report,” Mayo said.
While players, coaches, and fans wait for additional details, Mayo said he had already spoken to his team about Peppers’ arrest.
“All through training camp, all through the season, we talk about situations that happen around the league so we can learn from other people,” he said. “As we gather information, I think the players need to know about it so we can learn from whatever happened.”
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