From California Post · · 1m 10s
Colts star Keenan Allen charged with drunk driving
The 34-year-old wide receiver allegedly had a blood alcohol level of .15 or more when stopped in downtown Indianapolis.
In brief
The 34-year-old wide receiver allegedly had a blood alcohol level of .15 or more when stopped in downtown Indianapolis. Keenan Allen faces two misdemeanor charges after allegedly driving drunk with a blood alcohol level nearly twice the legal limit in Indiana. Originally reported by California Post.
Allen hit with two charges
Prosecutors charged Colts receiver Keenan Allen with two misdemeanors: operating a vehicle with .15 or more blood alcohol and driving while intoxicated.
Stopped in no-parking zone
Police found Allen's car in a no-parking zone in downtown Indianapolis on August 30. He showed signs of impairment during the investigation.
Arrested after 1 a.m.
Allen was taken into custody just after 1 a.m. and held until around 4 p.m. His booking photo showed red, glassy eyes.
Lab results delayed charges
The Marion County Prosecutor's Office waited for laboratory results before filing formal charges on Tuesday, nearly two weeks after the arrest.
New Colt after Chargers career
The 34-year-old signed with Indianapolis on August 18 after spending most of his NFL career with the Chargers. He played in the season opener days after his arrest.
The key point
Keenan Allen faces two misdemeanor charges after allegedly driving drunk with a blood alcohol level nearly twice the legal limit in Indiana.
