Overview
- Law enforcement records show Thaddeus “Teddy” Richards was arrested in Coral Springs on July 17 and charged with misdemeanor domestic battery and unauthorized use of 911 services.
- The Florida Panthers announced an immediate suspension from all team activities and facilities and said the matter will proceed through the legal process as an investigation continues.
- Richards is being held at Broward Main Jail in Fort Lauderdale and no bond amount was listed on the county clerk of courts website in initial public records.
- Richards has been the Panthers’ head equipment manager since 2016–17 and has served with USA Hockey, most recently on the 2026 Olympic gold-medal staff, so the allegations carry notable reputational and organizational implications.
- Key developments to watch are any court dates, bond filings, and whether the Panthers announce further discipline after the legal process produces formal outcomes.