Colts QB Anthony Richardson Sr. charged with marijuana possession
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. was cited after an Oct. 12 traffic stop in Carmel, Indiana, where officers reported finding marijuana and THC gummies in his car. A misdemeanor possession charge was filed a week later, with a bench trial scheduled for January 2027.
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. faces a misdemeanor charge
of marijuana possession following an Oct. 12 traffic stop in Carmel, Indiana.[1][2][3][4][5][6]Court documents show the charge was filed on the Monday a week after
officers stopped his black 2023 Dodge Charger.[1][7]The vehicle’s registration
was reportedly expired and assigned to a different car.[1][5]Richardson was
handcuffed after exiting the car, but he was not arrested and was released with
a citation for the expired registration and a summons for marijuana possession.[1]
Police said the car pulled to the side of the road and officers noticed the odor
of marijuana as they approached.[1]Richardson reportedly admitted that he had
smoked marijuana in the car so as not to do so in front of his children.[1][8][3][4][5][9]He
also told police that he possessed a small amount of marijuana in the car.[1]Officers searching the car reportedly found a small mason jar containing a
substance believed to be marijuana and an opened bag of THC-infused gummies.[1][2][8][4][5][7]The substance reportedly tested positive for THC.[1]
The Colts said they were aware of the situation, were gathering additional
information and would have no further comment.[1][8][3][5][9]Richardson’s agent said
Richardson takes the matter seriously, respects the legal process and remains
focused on his responsibilities, family and future.[1]A hearing scheduled for
Dec. 9 has been waived, and a bench trial will be held in Jan. 2027.[1][5]
The Hamilton County prosecutor’s office filed the possession charge as a Class B misdemeanor.[2]
A car search produced 500-milligram THC-infused gummies in the glove compartment.[6][9]Colts coach Shane Steichen said the team would keep the matter in-house and that Richardson remained their backup quarterback.[6][9]A Carmel Police Department officer patrolling the area of Springmill Boulevard and Silver Stream Drive spotted the Dodge Charger.[7]
Court documents showed the charge came from an Oct. 12 traffic stop in Carmel, Indiana, where police stopped Richardson’s Dodge Charger over an expired registration tag that did not match the vehicle.[10]A bench trial was scheduled for January 4 after Richardson waived his initial hearing.[10]
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