Patriots DT Christian Barmore Pulled Over, Accuses Providence Police Of Racism

PROVIDENCE, RI — New England Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore was pulled over by police Wednesday morning and took to social media to accuse the officers of racism during the stop.

Providence police told Boston 25 News there were issues with Barmore's registration, and marijuana was found in his SUV. According to police, Barmore behaved aggressively during the traffic stop, which they said was initiated because of a plate cover over a temporary license plate they could not read.

Barmore reportedly asked for a ticket when questioned, but officers said his SUV would need to be towed and searched. Fox 25 News reported an ash cup with a blunt from under Barmore’s driver-side seat and several tubes filled with marijuana were found by police.

Barmore was not arrested. Following the stop, he took to social media and accused the officers of racist behavior.

"I just experienced for the first time 5 Providence cops being very unprofessional racism at its finest," Barmore said on X, the website formerly known as Twitter.

Barmore has not played this season, as he has been out since early in training camp after developing blood clots. There is no timetable for his return, though Patriots Head Coach Jerod May has hinted in recent weeks that it is possible the star defender may return later this season.

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