Colts WR Keenan Allen arrested for DWI in Indianapolis: What happened to the 34-year-old veteran receiver?

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Keenan Allen was arrested early Sunday morning in Indianapolis after police accused him of driving while intoxicated. The arrest came just hours after the veteran receiver played in the Colts’ preseason finale against the Detroit Lions on Saturday. According to jail records, the 34-year-old was booked on two preliminary misdemeanor charges: OWI while endangering another person and DWI with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 or higher. Allen was taken into custody shortly after 1 a.m. ET. The charges are allegations, and Allen has not been convicted of either offense.What happened in Keenan Allen’s Indianapolis DWI arrest?The incident happened in downtown Indianapolis early Sunday morning. A representative for the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department told TMZ that officers were conducting a traffic investigation in the 100 block of S. Meridian Street when Allen was taken into custody shortly after 1 a.m.Jail records list two misdemeanor allegations against the Colts wide receiver. One is for OWI while endangering another person, while the other involves driving with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 or higher.The available reports do not provide all the details about what happened before Allen was arrested. At this point, the allegations remain unresolved, and more information could come out as the legal process continues.The Colts have acknowledged the incident. According to ESPN, the team said it was “aware of the incident involving Keenan Allen last night” and was working to gather more information. The organization did not provide further comment.For now, the arrest itself does not mean Allen has been found guilty of any offense. The charges are allegations, and any further developments will depend on the legal process and information provided by authorities.Why is Keenan Allen’s arrest significant for the Indianapolis Colts?The arrest comes less than two weeks after Allen joined the Colts. Indianapolis signed the veteran wide receiver as a free agent on Aug. 19, bringing in a six-time Pro Bowler with 1,055 career receptions, 12,051 receiving yards and 70 touchdowns, according to the team.Allen also played for the Colts in their preseason finale against the Detroit Lions on Saturday, just hours before his arrest. He caught one pass for 24 yards in the game as Indianapolis wrapped up its preseason preparations.The 2026 season is Allen’s 14th in the NFL. He spent the first 11 seasons of his career with the Los Angeles Chargers after being selected by the team in the third round of the 2013 NFL Draft. He became one of the Chargers’ most reliable receivers and earned six Pro Bowl selections during his time with the team.Allen joined the Chicago Bears in 2024 before returning to the Chargers for the 2025 season. In his most recent season with Los Angeles, he recorded 81 catches for 777 yards and four touchdowns.Indianapolis then signed him this month, adding a veteran presence to its receiving group ahead of the 2026 regular season.The timing of the arrest makes the situation important for the Colts, who had only recently added Allen to their roster. For now, the team has said it is gathering more information about the incident. Any decision about Allen’s status with Indianapolis could depend on what emerges from the legal process and any additional information released by authorities.Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.