Colts’ Anthony Richardson Sr. Charged With Misdemeanor Marijuana Possession

The charge stems from a Carmel traffic stop and could lead to a bench trial in January that raises questions about the quarterback’s legal and team status.

Overview

The charge was filed Oct. 19 after Carmel police say they stopped Richardson’s black 2023 Dodge Charger on Oct. 12 for expired registration and detected the odor of marijuana.
Officers say a search turned up a small mason jar and an open bag of THC-infused gummies that later tested positive for THC.
Court records show Richardson allegedly admitted he had smoked in the car, was handcuffed during the stop, and was cited for the expired registration.
Richardson waived an initial hearing set for Dec. 9 and is scheduled for a bench trial on Jan. 4, 2027 in Carmel City Court.
The Colts had not commented at publication and the case will be decided by a judge without a jury, a step that could shape the team’s public relations and roster conversations before the regular season continues.