Coral Springs — The Florida Panthers have suspended equipment manager Thaddeus “Teddy” Richards after his arrest in Coral Springs on charges that include misdemeanor domestic violence and unauthorized use of 911 services, according to Coral Springs Police Department arrest records and a team statement.
Richards, 43, was taken into custody on charges listed by the Coral Springs Police Department as domestic violence, battery (touch or strike) and unauthorized use of 911. An arrest report with additional details was not immediately available Friday from the police department.
What the Panthers said
“We have been made aware of an incident involving the arrest of Equipment Manager Teddy Richards,” the team posted on X. “Mr. Richards has been suspended from all team activities and facilities pending investigation.”
The Panthers confirmed Richards has been suspended from all team activities and facilities while the matter is under review. Richards has served as the club’s equipment manager since the 2016-17 season and was part of the organization during recent Stanley Cup runs.
Local ties and professional background
Beyond his club role, Richards has worked internationally as an equipment manager for U.S. men’s national hockey teams, including assignments during the NHL’s 4 Nations Face-Off in 2025 and at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, according to public records about his professional history.
Ongoing investigation
The Coral Springs Police Department listed the case as under investigation. Prosecutors and police have not released further documentation, and a detailed arrest report was not yet posted. Coral Springs Talk, which first reported the arrest, said it would update the public when records become available.
- Location: Arrest occurred in Coral Springs (exact location not disclosed in initial records)
- Charges listed: Domestic violence, battery (touch or strike), unauthorized use of 911
- Team response: Suspension pending investigation
| Subject | Detail |
|---|---|
| Arrested | Thaddeus “Teddy” Richards, 43 |
| Charges | Domestic violence; battery (touch or strike); unauthorized use of 911 |
| Team action | Suspended from all Panthers activities and facilities |
For Coral Springs residents, the incident highlights ongoing local law enforcement activity involving a public figure employed by a major Florida sports franchise. The case will proceed through the city’s criminal justice process, and any additional charges or court dates will be a matter for the Palm Beach County or Broward County court systems depending on filing jurisdiction and prosecutorial decisions.
News Block will continue to monitor public records and statements from the Coral Springs Police Department and the Florida Panthers and will publish updates when more information, including the arrest report, becomes available.
