North Carolina judge issues arrest order for Jen Belichick

A North Carolina judge has issued an order for the arrest of Jen Belichick, the daughter-in-law of University of North Carolina football coach Bill Belichick, after she failed to appear in court for a speeding violation. The arrest order was issued on Monday, July 13, 2026.

The matter stems from a traffic stop on May 21, when a North Carolina State Highway Patrol trooper cited Jen Belichick for allegedly driving 88 mph in a 70 mph zone in Brunswick County. She was scheduled to appear in court on Friday, July 10, to address the misdemeanor speeding charge but did not attend the hearing, leading to the judge's order.

According to a court official, Jen Belichick now has several options to resolve the situation. She can file a motion to recall the arrest order, hire an attorney to defend her case, or turn herself in to authorities. She has not publicly commented on the order.

Jen Belichick is married to Steve Belichick, the son of the famed former New England Patriots coach and the current defensive coordinator for the UNC Tar Heels. The couple, who wed in 2017, have four children together. Steve Belichick joined his father's staff at North Carolina in December 2024 after Bill...