Indianapolis Colts Wide Receiver Keenan Allen Arrested On Preliminary DWI Charges

Police and jail records indicate Keenan Allen's blood alcohol content was .08 or higher at the time of arrest, with charges including DWI/OWI endangering a person and DWI/OWI with BAC at least .08.
Allen spent 11 seasons with the Los Angeles Chargers before being traded to the Chicago Bears in 2024 following a contract dispute.
As of now, the Colts have not announced any disciplinary action related to Allen’s arrest.
The arrest occurred in downtown Indianapolis in the 100 block of South Meridian Street, around 1 a.m., shortly after Allen’s preseason stint with the Colts.
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Keenan Allen was arrested early Sunday morning in downtown Indianapolis on two misdemeanor charges related to driving while intoxicated. NFL Trade Rumors reported that Allen, 34, was booked on charges of DWI/OWI endangering a person and DWI/OWI with a blood alcohol content of 0.08 or higher. The arrest occurred around 1 a.m. in the 100 block of South Meridian Street, just hours after Allen made his preseason debut with the Colts.
The Colts released a brief statement saying they are gathering more information and will withhold further comment. TSN noted that Allen, a 34-year veteran from the Los Angeles Chargers, recently signed a one-year contract with Indianapolis. The charges are listed as preliminary, with additional details expected to emerge as the investigation continues.
Allen spent 11 seasons with the Los Angeles Chargers before being traded to the Chicago Bears in 2024 following a contract dispute. He then joined the Colts on a one-year deal this offseason. The arrest happened just after his first preseason appearance under head coach Shane Steichen. Rolling Out confirmed the arrest occurred shortly after Allen's preseason stint with the team.
Police records show Allen was arrested around 1 a.m. Sunday in the 100 block of South Meridian Street in downtown Indianapolis. Clutch Points reported that Allen was booked on charges of DWI with a blood alcohol content of 0.08 or more and DWI endangering a person. Both charges are misdemeanors. Jail records corroborate the timing and charges listed in the police report.
The Colts have not announced any disciplinary action following Allen's arrest. Team officials stated they are gathering more information about the incident. As preliminary charges, the case remains in its early stages. TMZ reported that the 34-year-old veteran was booked on the DWI charges in downtown Indianapolis. The organization has signaled they will wait for further developments before making public statements.
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