Anthony Richardson Sr. faces a Class B misdemeanor charge for marijuana possession stemming from an October 12 traffic stop in Carmel, Indiana, according to court records. Richardson Sr. is Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson, who was the No. 4 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. The charge was officially filed on Monday, October 19.
According to court documents obtained by fox59.com, officers conducted the traffic stop on a black 2023 Dodge Charger after noticing the vehicle's license plate did not match its registration and that the registration had expired. The officer recalled immediately smelling the odor of marijuana upon approaching the car, the documents state.
What Officers Say They Found Inside the Car
Richardson Sr. reportedly told the officer that he did smoke marijuana inside the vehicle to avoid smoking in front of his children, per the documents cited by fox59.com. Officers say they located a small Mason jar containing a substance believed to be marijuana, along with an opened bag of THC-infused gummies inside the car. The officer confirmed in court documents that the substances tested positive for THC.
Richardson Sr. received a citation for the expired plate and a summons for drug possession, according to wrtv.com. A bench trial in the case is scheduled for January 4, 2027, per the court record cited by fox59.com's report.
Colts Say They're Still Gathering Information
The Colts organization issued a brief statement acknowledging the situation but offering no further detail. “We are aware of the situation involving Anthony Richardson and are currently gathering additional information. We will have no further comment at this time,” the team said, according to the fox59.com report. The station's account notes the team has not indicated when or whether it plans to address the matter further.
Richardson Sr. played at Florida and was selected fourth overall in 2023, a background detail highlighted in a report from 1075thefan.com. As of now, no case outcome, plea, or sentencing has been reported, and the matter remains pending ahead of the January trial date.
