Colts QB Anthony Richardson charged with marijuana possession after Indiana traffic stop

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. faces a criminal misdemeanor charge of possession of marijuana following a traffic stop in Carmel, Indiana, on Oct. 12, according to court records. The incident occurred when officers from the Carmel Police Department pulled over the black 2023 Dodge Richardson was driving because its license plate did not match its expired registration. FOX59 first reported that law enforcement detected the odor of marijuana upon approaching the vehicle. Richardson reportedly admitted to officers that he smoked marijuana inside the car to avoid doing so in front of his children. A spokesperson for the Carmel Police Department confirmed that Richardson was issued a summons for possession of marijuana. During the stop, officers briefly placed Richardson in cuffs while searching the vehicle, where they found a small Mason jar containing a substance believed to be marijuana and an opened bag of THC-infused gummies. Richardson was issued a citation, and online records obtained by OutKick confirmed the charge. His initial court date scheduled for Dec. 9 was canceled, and a bench trial has been set for early next year. The development follows a week in which the Colts fired general manager Chris Ballard. Richardson told reporters on Wednesday that he is trying to improve his play weekly and is waiting for his opportunity, stating that he is grateful to Ballard for believing in him. In a statement, the Colts said they are aware of the situation and are gathering additional information, noting they will have no further comment at this time.