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Colts wide receiver Keenan Allen faces misdemeanor charges following August arrest

  • Authored By: Sports Now
  • Updated Sep 16, 2026, 20:38 IST

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Keenan Allen has been formally charged with two misdemeanor counts of operating a vehicle while intoxicated following his arrest in Indianapolis on August 30.

Colts wide receiver Keenan Allen faces misdemeanor charges following August arrest

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Keenan Allen is facing legal proceedings after being formally charged with two misdemeanor counts related to an arrest for drunken driving. The charges stem from an incident that occurred on August 30 in Indianapolis, according to court records released on Wednesday.

The 34-year-old veteran, who signed a one-year contract with the Colts this past August, was charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated and operating a vehicle with an alcohol concentration equivalent to .15 or more. Following the filing of these charges, Allen posted a $500 cash bond on Tuesday.

Legal developments and career context

In response to the charges, legal representatives for the wide receiver waived his initial court hearing, which had been slated for Wednesday. The case is set to move forward with an attorney conference currently scheduled for October 26.

Allen joined the Indianapolis roster during the preseason, bringing significant experience to the team. His tenure with the Colts began shortly before the start of the regular season, and he recorded six catches for 32 yards during the team's opening week loss to the Baltimore Ravens.

Prior to his arrival in Indianapolis, Allen spent 12 seasons with the Chargers. Throughout his professional career, he has established himself as a prominent figure in the league, earning six Pro Bowl selections. The organization has not yet provided further comment regarding the ongoing legal matter as the judicial process continues.