Patriots star football player arrested for serious charges including cocaine possession

Jabrill Peppers was arrested over the weekend for assault and drug possession charges. The Patriots safety did not play on Sunday following an incident in Braintree, Massachusetts.

Police say there was an altercation between two people at a home that led to Peppers’ arrest.

The 29-year-old star safety is expected to be arraigned Monday in Quincy District Court, is expected to be charged with assault and battery, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, strangulation and possession of a Class B drug that authorities believe was cocaine.

The veteran was initially listed as questionable for their game with the Dolphins and was later downgraded to out on Saturday.

It was assumed to be due to a shoulder injury that limited him at practice last week, but this off-field incident now brings Peppers’ absence into focus.

The alleged victim was treated at the scene.

In a statement, the Patriots said they were “aware of an incident involving Jabrill Peppers over the weekend in which the police are currently investigating” and would have no further comment.