Overview
- Hamilton County prosecutors filed a formal indictment on Oct. 19 and scheduled a non-jury trial for Jan. 4, with an earlier Dec. 9 hearing removed from the online docket.
- Police say Richardson was stopped for expired registration on Oct. 12 in Carmel, Indiana, officers smelled marijuana, and a search turned up about five grams of suspected cannabis and THC gummy candies.
- Officers issued a citation for the registration and a summons for possession; Richardson was not arrested and was allowed to leave the scene.
- Under Indiana law possession of small amounts is a criminal offense that can carry up to 180 days in jail and a $1,000 fine, and the NFL could still impose discipline under its Substance Abuse Policy.
- The Colts say they are gathering information and will not comment further while Richardson’s agent says he respects the legal process; the charge arrives as the team navigates recent front-office changes and could affect his availability and standing with the club.