Former Chargers star Keenan Allen arrested on drunken driving charges in Indianapolis
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- Six-time Pro Bowl receiver Keenan Allen was arrested early Sunday in downtown Indianapolis.
- Allen faces preliminary misdemeanor counts of operating a vehicle while intoxicated and endangering a person.
- The longtime Chargers standout and recent Colts signee ranks among the NFL’s all-time leaders with 1,055 catches, 12,051 yards and 70 touchdowns.
Six-time Pro Bowl receiver Keenan Allen was arrested Sunday in downtown Indianapolis on suspicion of drunken driving.
According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, officers observed a vehicle parked in a no-parking zone on the 100 block of South Meridian Street shortly after 1 a.m. and conducted a traffic investigation. While speaking to the driver, who was later identified as Allen, officers noticed signs of intoxication.
Following further investigation, the longtime Chargers player and current Indianapolis Colts receiver was arrested on preliminary misdemeanor charges of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated (blood-alcohol level of .08 or higher) and OVWI (operating a vehicle while intoxicated) endangering a person.
Jail records show that Allen was released Sunday afternoon and has a court date scheduled for Sept. 16.
Undrafted rookies Rodney Shelley and Jacob Spomer earned spots on the Chargers’ initial 53-man roster, which doesn’t include punter JK Scott.
“An arrest and a charge are merely accusations, and Allen should be considered innocent unless and until found guilty in court,” the police department said in a statement. “The Marion County Prosecutor’s Office will make the final charging decision.”
Allen was selected by the Chargers in the third round of the 2013 draft and made the Pro Bowl each year from 2017 to 2021 and again in 2023. After playing with the Chicago Bears in 2024 and returning to the Chargers last season, Allen signed with the Colts earlier this month and was included on their initial 53-man roster when it was released Sunday evening.
“We are aware of the incident involving Keenan Allen last night,” the Colts said in a statement earlier on Sunday. “We are in the process of gathering more information and have no further comment at this time.”
Allen has 1,055 career receptions (13th all time) for 12,051 yards (33rd all time) with 70 touchdown catches (52nd all time).
