LACONIA, N.H. — New England Patriots safety Patrick Chung has been indicted by a grand jury on a drug possession charge in Belknap County, New Hampshire.
According to court documents filed Aug. 8 in Superior Court, the star defensive player is accused of possessing cocaine about two months ago on June 25.
Documents list Chung as both a Foxborough, Massachusetts, resident and a current or former resident of Meredith, New Hampshire, a town bordering Lake Winnipesaukee. Meredith is where prosecutors allege the crime took place.
The 32-year-old is scheduled to be arraigned next Wednesday.
The Patriots provided a brief statement on Twitter:
"We are aware of the reports regarding Patrick Chung," the team stated. "We will not be commenting while his judicial proceedings take place."