Patriots safety charged with assault, strangulation after altercation, police say

BRAINTREE, Mass. — A Patriots safety is facing charges of assault, strangulation, and drug possession after an altercation in Braintree on Saturday morning.

According to police Jabrill Peppers, 29 was arrested after officers responded to a disturbance at a home. The caller indicated that there was an altercation between two people, police say.

The victim was treated by EMS at the scene.

A police report by Braintree police alleges that Peppers’ girlfriend called police around 4:15 Saturday morning saying that her boyfriend hit, choked her, took off her clothes, and put her outside.

The caller said she was choked at least six times, had her head smashed against the wall, and was pushed down the stairs.

Peppers told police a different story, that an argument started after they had sex.

The police report alleges Peppers said after having sex with a condom, his girlfriend tried to have sex with him without one, and when he refused she started to argue with him and became angry.

Peppers stated he asked his girlfriend to leave but she refused. He denied ever putting his hands on her and said she fell down the stairs by herself because she was intoxicated.

Peppers is being charged with assault and battery, strangulation, and possession of a class “B” substance believed to be Cocaine.

Outside of Quincy District Couty Monday morning, Peppers’ attorney Mark Brofsky said, “We have evidence that completely contradicts the victims story and I expect my client to be fully exonerated.”

Boston 25 News reporter Ryan Breslin questioned, “It was video evidence?”

“Yes, and other evidence as well,” said Brofsky.

Peppers declined to comment.

Peppers was named captain of the Patriots captains before the season began.

“We are aware of an incident involving Jabrill Peppers over the weekend in which the police are currently investigating,” the Patriots said in a statement. “We will have no further comment at this time,” they added.

Patriots Head Coach Jerod Mayo says Peppers called him Saturday morning to tell him about the incident. Mayo was asked today if Peppers is still a part of the team and would be welcomed in the locker room this week.

“He’s not in the building today, he’s got his appearance – but as we gather information he can definitely come into the building – we don’t know enough to say he shouldn’t be in the building,” Mayo said in a presser.

Peppers was issued a no-contact order from the victim and pleaded not guilty in court.

His next scheduled court date is set for November 22.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.

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