Colts QB Anthony Richardson Sr. charged with marijuana possession
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Key Points:
- Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. faces a misdemeanor charge for possession of marijuana following an Oct. 12 traffic stop in Carmel, Indiana, due to expired vehicle registration and marijuana odor detected by police.
- Richardson admitted to smoking marijuana in the car to avoid doing so in front of his children and acknowledged possessing a small amount of marijuana during the stop.
- Police found a small mason jar containing a substance believed to be marijuana and an opened bag of THC-infused gummies, both testing positive for THC; Richardson was cited but not arrested.
- A bench trial is scheduled for January 2027 after Richardson waived a hearing originally set for December 9.
- Richardson’s agent emphasized that he takes the matter seriously, respects the legal process, and remains focused on his responsibilities and family while awaiting legal proceedings.
