According to an affidavit released by the Hamilton County prosecutor's office, the situation began when a patrol officer stopped the quarterback due to concerns regarding his vehicle's registration. During the interaction, the officer reported detecting the scent of marijuana emanating from the car. The documentation states that Richardson admitted to the officer that he had consumed marijuana inside the vehicle, explaining that he did so to avoid smoking near his children at home.
Details of the traffic stop and legal proceedings
Following the admission, officers detained the player while they conducted a search of his Dodge Charger. The affidavit indicates that authorities discovered a small quantity of marijuana along with 500-milligram THC-infused gummies located in the glove compartment. These items were subsequently confiscated by the responding officers.
Richardson was not taken into custody at the scene. Instead, he was issued a citation for an expired vehicle registration and received a summons related to the possession of marijuana. The formal charge was filed by the prosecutor's office this past Monday. Court records show that a bench trial for the matter has been scheduled for January 4.
The Indianapolis Colts organization addressed the development in a brief official statement. The team confirmed they are aware of the incident involving their quarterback and are in the process of gathering further details. The franchise noted that they would not be providing additional comments at this time.
