Keenan Allen Hit With Misdemeanor Charges After DUI Arrest
WHO:
Daily Mail - Keenan Allen, 34, is a six-time Pro Bowler and former Comeback Player of the Year.
Heavy - Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Keenan Allen.
WHAT:
Fox News - Allen is facing possible league discipline under the NFL's Personal Conduct Policy, which typically assigns a three-game suspension for alcohol-related offenses.
ESPN - The NFL can raise the level of a possible suspension given Allen’s high ACE level or lower a suspension penalty on appeal based on Allen's otherwise clean history.
ESPN - Allen had six catches for 32 yards in the Colts' Week 1 loss to the Baltimore Ravens.
Fox News - Allen was arrested in the early morning hours of Aug. 30 after playing in a preseason game for the Colts the evening before.
ESPN - Allen's blood-alcohol level was tested at .224, triggering a more serious Class A misdemeanor charge per Indiana law.
ESPN - An Indianapolis police sergeant encountered Allen at 1 a.m. after conducting a traffic investigation at the same intersection where Allen parked in a no-parking zone.
ESPN - Officers noted that Allen was initially short-winded and they were unable to get a reading on the portable breath test until 1:22 a.m.
ESPN - A blood draw was conducted at 2:08 a.m.
Fox News - Allen waived his initial court hearing, indicating a desire for a quick resolution to his legal troubles.
ESPN - The charges against Allen were officially filed on Tuesday.
ESPN - Allen's blood draw was conducted at 2:08 a.m., but the results of that test were not revealed in the affidavit.
ESPN - An attorney conference related to Allen's case is scheduled for Oct. 26.
Fox News - Allen has been charged with operating a vehicle with an alcohol concentration equivalent (ACE) of 0.15 or more and operating a vehicle while intoxicated.
Fox News - Allen faces a possible jail sentence of up to one year and a fine of no more than $5,000 for the ACE charge. Operating a vehicle while intoxicated carries a jail term of no more than 60 days and a fine of no more than $500.
Fox News - Allen's blood alcohol content was recorded at 0.224, nearly three times the legal limit in Indiana.
Fox News - Colts General Manager Chris Ballard stated, "Good people make mistakes," and emphasized that the team would handle discipline internally.
Heavy - Allen has been formally charged with two misdemeanors after his August arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence.
Heavy - Court records show Allen is formally charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated.
WHERE:
Heavy - Allen was arrested in downtown Indianapolis.
WHEN:
ESPN - An attorney conference related to Allen's case is scheduled for Oct. 26, 2026.
ESPN - An attorney conference related to Allen's case is scheduled for Oct. 26.
Heavy - Allen was arrested just 11 days after signing with the Colts ahead of the 2026 NFL season.
WHY:
Fox News - Colts General Manager Chris Ballard stated, "Good people make mistakes," and emphasized that the team would handle discipline internally.
Daily Mail - Allen's career was thrown into jeopardy due to the DUI arrest.
HOW:
ESPN - Allen's blood draw was conducted at 2:08 a.m., but the results of that test were not revealed in the affidavit.
Fox News - Police described Allen as "extremely short winded" during the sobriety tests.
ESPN - Officers noted that Allen displayed a lack of smooth eye movement and difficulty standing on one leg during the field-sobriety test.
ESPN - Officers described Allen as displaying multiple indications of intoxication, including missing multiple steps when asked to walk heel-to-toe and having bloodshot and watery eyes.
ESPN - Officers noted that Allen displayed multiple indications of intoxication during the field-sobriety test, including missing multiple steps when asked to walk heel-to-toe.
Fox News - Allen submitted to a portable breathalyzer test and failed to register a reading twice before a subsequent test at 1:22 a.m. produced a reading of 0.224. He also consented to having his blood drawn before being taken to the Marion County Jail.
RotoWire - Allen is facing charges related to his arrest.
An attorney conference related to Allen's case is scheduled for October 26, 2026. Colts General Manager Chris Ballard commented on the situation, saying, "Good people make mistakes," while emphasizing that the team would manage discipline internally. Additionally, a blood draw for Allen took place at 2:08 a.m., but the results from that test were not disclosed in the affidavit.