Colts WR Keenan Allen formally charged after August DUI arrest

Allen signed a one-year deal with the Colts in August.

Allen was arrested in downtown Indianapolis in the early hours of Aug. 30.

The arrest came hours after Allen's Colts preseason debut.

Police found Allen's vehicle parked in a no-parking zone around 1 a.m.

Allen was driving a white Nissan.

An officer smelled a strong odor of alcohol from Allen.

An officer observed extremely slurred speech and glossy eyes.

Allen agreed to a portable breath test.

Officers could not get a breath reading at first because Allen was short-winded.

A portable breath test at 1:22 a.m. recorded 0.224, nearly three times Indiana's legal limit.

Allen was taken into custody for further investigation.

Allen showed multiple signs of intoxication on a field sobriety test, including missed heel-to-toe steps.

Officers noted bloodshot watery eyes and unsteady balance.

Allen consented to a blood draw around 2:08 a.m.

Allen was booked into Marion County Jail and released around 4 p.m.

Preliminary charges the morning of the arrest were OWI at 0.08 or more and OWI endangering a person.

Prosecutors on Tuesday formally charged Allen with two misdemeanors.

One count is operating a vehicle with an alcohol concentration of 0.15 or more, a Class A misdemeanor.

Allen finished his Chargers career with 985 catches, 11,307 yards and 63 touchdowns.

The other count is operating a vehicle while intoxicated, a Class C misdemeanor.

A Class A misdemeanor can bring up to one year in jail and a $5,000 fine.

A Class C misdemeanor can bring up to 60 days in jail and a $500 fine.

Allen's attorneys waived a Wednesday initial hearing.

Allen posted a $500 cash bond.

An attorney conference is set for Oct. 26.

Coach Shane Steichen declined to discuss the case.

GM Chris Ballard said team discipline was handled internally.

Ballard said good people make mistakes and asked for grace.

Allen is not expected to miss games while the criminal case proceeds.

NFL policy typically calls for a three-game suspension for a first alcohol-related offense.

A 0.15 or higher reading is an aggravating circumstance that can bring a longer NFL suspension.

The NFL has typically waited until the criminal case is finished before disciplining.

Allen had six catches for 32 yards in a 41-23 Week 1 loss to Baltimore.

Allen is in his 14th NFL season.

Allen is a six-time Pro Bowl selection.

Steichen was a Chargers assistant during Allen's early career.

Ballard said Allen had 14 years in the league with no issues.

Ballard said Philip Rivers holds Allen in extremely high regard.