Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officers arrested Keenan Allen, a wide receiver for the Indianapolis Colts, early Sunday morning on preliminary charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated and endangering a person. The arrest occurred at approximately 1 a.m. local time in downtown Indianapolis. Allen, 34, was taken into custody after a traffic investigation led officers to suspect he was under the influence of alcohol.
The incident began when police observed Allen's vehicle stopped in a designated no-parking zone. According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, officers noticed signs of intoxication while speaking with Allen, who was the driver of the vehicle. Police stated that a driving while intoxicated charge in this jurisdiction typically requires a blood alcohol level of .08 or higher, though they did not release Allen's specific test results or confirm if other passengers were present.
Allen is currently entering his 14th season in the National Football League (NFL) and had signed with the Colts less than two weeks before the arrest. He previously played 12 seasons for the Los Angeles Chargers and one season for the Chicago Bears, earning six Pro Bowl selections during his career. The arrest followed a Saturday preseason game against the Detroit Lions, in which Allen recorded one catch.
The Marion County Prosecutor's Office will make the final decision on whether to file formal criminal charges. No specific court dates have been reported.