Patriots DB Patrick Chung Reportedly Indicted on Cocaine Possession Charges
By Sean Facey
A key member of the Patriots' secondary may be in some deep trouble with the law.
New England defensive back Patrick Chung has been indicted on cocaine possession charges. The tenured veteran's arraignment is scheduled for next week.
BREAKING: Patrick Chung has been indicted on a cocaine possession charge, according to the @laconiadailysun. pic.twitter.com/PWT0TjUnDw
— WEEI (@WEEI) August 22, 2019
The news comes following a crackdown on drug-related charges in New Hampshire. According to the indictment, Chung "did possess or have under his control a quantity of the controlled substance cocaine."
Though an indictment isn't an implication of guilt, this is still an absolutely terrible look for both Chung and the Patriots organization. It also seems extremely likely that he'll face a suspension from the league for the charges, regardless of whether or not he's guilty.
RE: Patrick Chung
— Alex Barth (@RealAlexBarth) August 22, 2019
Per the @laconiadailysun, a Meredith NH native "Patrick C Chung" age 32 was indicted on cocaine possession charges
A Meredith resident just confirmed to me the #Patriots player by that name and age does in fact have a house there
Here's the excerpt: pic.twitter.com/Mp4c1Gyvwp
The incident is said to have occurred on June 25, and Chung's indictment was presented earlier this month on Aug. 8.
Patriots safety Patrick Chung was indicted on a charge of possession of cocaine, according to Belknap County (NH) Attorney's Office. Incident occurred "on or about June 25." Indictment was presented on Aug. 8.
— Kevin Duffy (@KevinRDuffy) August 22, 2019
Adding to the issues surrounding the situation is the fact that Chung signed a three-year contract extension worth $11.7 million earlier in the offseason. He's been a vital part of New England's defense ever since he was drafted 34th overall back in 2009.
The Patriots already have a certain amount of pressure on them to keep clean with the recently reinstated Josh Gordon back on the team. This news on Chung will be problematic to say the least and will be important to keep an eye on as information comes out.