Thaddeus “Teddy” Richards, an equipment manager associated with the Florida Panthers and Team USA, is arrested in Florida and later suspended by the Panthers, according to multiple outlets. The reports say Richards was taken into custody and charged with battery and related domestic-violence conduct, described in coverage as misdemeanor battery or a battery/domestic-violence allegation. The arrest is reported to have occurred Friday. After the arrest, the Florida Panthers suspend Richards from his role as head equipment manager, the outlets note. One account specifies the suspension by the Panthers following the arrest, while other coverage ties Richards’ work to both NHL and U.S. national-team settings, including references to prior involvement with Stanley Cup and Olympic gold-medal winning teams. The reports do not cite a trial outcome or confirm further legal details beyond the stated charge and the Panthers’ personnel action. No source in the provided set offers a response from Richards or the organizations beyond the suspension.