Patriots Super Bowl champion accused of assaulting 82-year-old man at Planet Fitness
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By Frank O'Laughlin
NORTH PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A former NFL player who won three Super Bowl championships with the New England Patriots was arrested Wednesday after police say he assaulted an 82-year-old man at Planet Fitness in Rhode Island last month.
Patrick Pass, 46, is charged with assault on a person over 60 causing bodily injury, according to the North Providence Police Department.
Officers responding to a report of an assault at the workout facility in North Providence on Aug. 28 found the elderly victim suffering from injuries to his lower back, police said.
Pass allegedly shoved the man, causing him to fall to the ground, after an apparent argument over a piece of exercise equipment, an investigation into the incident revealed.
Patrick Pass Patriots (North Providence Police Department)
Pass appeared in Super Bowls XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX and started at fullback in New England’s Super Bowl XXXIX victory over Philadelphia.
In seven seasons with New England, Pass tallied more than 500 rushing yards and scored three touchdowns.
Pass was arraigned in Providence’s 3rd District Court after his arrest. He is due back in court in December.
An investigation is ongoing.
Patriots v Bills X Pass 16 Dec 2001: Patrick Pass #35 of the New England Patriots runs the ball as Avion Black #89, Pierson Prioleau #23 and Raion Hill #39 of the Buffalo Bills try to stop him during their game at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. The New England Patriots won the game 12-9 . DIGITAL IMAGE. Mandatory Credit: Rick Stewart/Allsport (Rick Stewart/Getty Images)
Super Bowl Champions New England Patriots Victory Parade BOSTON - FEBRUARY 8: Patrick Pass (L), Russ Hochstein (R) and other members of the New England Patriots acknowledge the fans as they celebrate their Super Bowl XXXIX victory over the Philadelphia Eagles with a parade February 8, 2005 through downtown Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jodi Hilton/Getty Images) (Jodi Hilton/Getty Images)
Indianapolis Colts v New England Patriots FOXBORO, MA - JANUARY 16: Patrick Pass #35 of the New England Patriots runs with the ball past Nick Harper #25 of the Indianapolis Colts during the AFC divisional playoff game at Gillette Stadium on January 16, 2005 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. The Patriots defeated the Colts 20-3. (Photo By Harry How/Getty Images) (Harry How/Getty Images)
Patrick Pass Patriots
New England Patriots v Denver Broncos DENVER - OCTOBER 16: Running back Patrick Pass #35 of the New England Patriots carries the ball against the Denver Broncos at INVESCO Field at Mile High on October 16, 2005 in Denver, Colorado. The Broncos defeated the Pats 28-20. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) (Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
Patriots v Steelers X 27 Jan 2002: Patrick Pass #35 of the New England patriots scrambles downfield against pressure of Troy Edwards #81 of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the AFC Championship Game at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Patriots won 24-17. DIGITAL IMAGE. Mandatory Credit: Al Bello/Getty Images (Al Bello/Getty Images)
San Diego Chargers v New England Patriots FOXBORO, MA - OCTOBER 2: Running back Patrick Pass #35 of the New England Patriots runs upfield against the San Diego Chargers on October 2, 2005 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. The Chargers won 41-17. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Getty Images) (Rick Stewart/Getty Images)
Super Bowl XXXIX JACKSONVILLE, FL - FEBRUARY 6: Fullback Patrick Pass #35 of the New England Patriots looks for room to run in the third quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles during Super Bowl XXXIX at Alltel Stadium on February 6, 2005 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) (Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
New York Giants v New England Patriots FOXBOROUGH, MA - SEPTEMBER 1: Fullback Patrick Pass #35 of the New England Patriots looks on as his team plays the New York Giants during their preseason game at Gillette Stadium on September 1, 2005 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. The Giants defeated the Patriots 27-3. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) (Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
Superbowl XXXVI X 03 Feb 2002: Patrick Pass #35 of the New England Patriots is pressured by Mark Fields #55 and Robert Holcombe #25 of the St.Louis Rams during Superbowl XXXVI at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Patriots defeated the Rams 20-17. DIGITAL IMAGE. Mandatory Credit: Ronald Martinez/Getty Images (Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Brandon Mitchell #96 9 Sep 2001: A close up of Patrick Pass #35 of the New England Patriots as he looks on from the sidelines during the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at the Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Patriots 23-17.Mandatory Credit: Mark Lyons /Allsport (Mark Lyons/Getty Images)
Buffalo Bills v New England Patriots FOXBOROUGH, MA - OCTOBER 30: Fullback Patrick Pass #35 of the New England Patriots runs the ball against linebacker London Fletcher #59 of the Buffalo Bills at Gillette Stadium October 30, 2005 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) (Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
Super Bowl XXXIX - Media Day - New England Patriots Patrick Pass of The New England Patriots talk on his phone during media day at Alltel Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida on February 1, 2005. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images) (Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)
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