Colts QB Anthony Richardson Sr. charged with possession of marijuana
ESPN reports Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. is accused of marijuana possession after an Oct. 12 traffic stop in Carmel, Indiana, with the misdemeanor charge filed this week.
Why Anthony Richardson is trending
Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. is accused of marijuana possession, according to ESPN and Hamilton County court records. The charge stems from a traffic stop on Oct. 12 in Carmel, Indiana, and the Hamilton County prosecutor's office officially filed it on Monday.
ESPN reported that the details come from an affidavit the Hamilton County prosecutor's office provided to the outlet. Richardson was not arrested. He was cited and given a summons, and the case has already been placed on a court calendar.
What the affidavit describes
According to the affidavit, a Carmel patrol officer pulled Richardson over on Oct. 12 over questions about his car's registration. The officer said in his statements that he smelled marijuana coming from the car. The affidavit states Richardson told the officer he had smoked marijuana in the vehicle, saying he did so to avoid smoking at home around his children.
Per the documents, Richardson was asked to exit the car and was detained in handcuffs while officers searched his Dodge Charger. Officers stated they found a small amount of marijuana along with 500-milligram THC-infused gummies in the glove compartment. Police confiscated the items, the affidavit states.
The charge and the court date
Richardson was allowed to leave the scene without being arrested, according to ESPN. He received a citation for an expired registration and a summons for marijuana possession. The Hamilton County prosecutor's office then filed the misdemeanor charge on Monday, court records show.
The case is scheduled for a bench trial on Jan. 4, according to court records cited by ESPN. No additional legal proceedings beyond that date appear in the available records.
The Colts' response
The Colts addressed the charge in a statement to ESPN. The team said it is aware of the situation involving Richardson and is gathering additional information, and said it would have no further comment at this time.
Nothing in the available reporting indicates when Richardson might address the charge himself or whether the team plans further action. ESPN's report is based on court documents and the team's statement, and no other details have been reported as of publication.
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