Jim Irsay suddenly has a lot more to worry about than his team’s Super Bowl chances in 2014. The outspoken Indianapolis Colts owner was arrested late Sunday night for driving under the influence after getting pulled over near his home in Carmel. Jim Irsay Arrested on Drug Charges According to authorities, Irsay failed multiple field sobriety tests and also had various prescription drugs inside his vehicle at the time of his arrest. He faces a preliminary misdemeanor charge of driving while intoxicated, along with four felony counts of possession of a controlled substance, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Bryant Orem said. A hearing is set for March 26. Irsay was released from the Hamilton County Jail after posting $22,500 bond and faces up to three years in prison if convicted across the board. “The team will issue additional statements when the facts are sorted and we are aware of the next steps to this process,” said Colts spokesman Avis Roper. “Many fans have reached out to express their concern and we appreciate their support.” In 2002, Irsay admitted to a dependency on pain killers, due to a number of orthopedic operation, but said he had received treatment for the problem. He also Tweeted in 2013 that he had not had a drink in 15 years. Celebrities Who Have Been Arrested in 2014 Open Slideshow 1. Tyler the Creator Gotta love Tyler the Creator. Here’s his mug shot after he incited a riot at SXSW. View As List 1. Tyler the Creator Gotta love Tyler the Creator. Here’s his mug shot after he incited a riot at SXSW. 2. Chris Pine Chris Pine was booked for driving under the influence in March. Silly Star Trek star. 3. Young Jeezy Young Jeezy was arrested for allegedly beating up his son and threatening to kill him in January. 4. Flavor Flav Flavor Flav wasn’t just arrested for speeding and drug possession. He was arrested for these things on the way to his mom’s funeral! 5. David Cassidy David Cassidy has to go to jail for a long time. He has been arrested THREE times for drunk driving. 6. Lil Za Did Lil Za take the rap for Justin Bieber? He was arrested for possessing drugs inside the singer’s home. 7. Justin Bieber Justin Bieber was caught speeding and allegedly drag racing during a late night out in Miami. 8. Andrea Clevenger Andrea Clevenger starred on the show Cheer Perfection. She was arrested for raping a minor. 9. Darren Sharper Darren Sharper made multiple All-Pro teams in the NFL. But he was arrested for rape in his retirement. 10. Soulja Boy Silly Soulja Boy. He was booked on charges of gun possession in Los Angeles. 11. Matt Hardy Matt Hardy, a former WWE champion, was arrested for assaulting his wife in a bloody hotel fight. 12. Chris Kattan Chris Kattan was not funny on Saturda Night Live. Even less funny? His arrest for DUI. 13. Bree Walker Bree Walker is a former Los Angeles news anchor. She made news for drinking and driving. 14. Sam Worthington Sam Worthington allegedly beat up a photographer after the man allgedly kicked the actor’s girlfriend in the leg. 15. Raymond Felton Raymond Felton was arrested in early 2014 on weapons charges. He was already having a terrible years on the Knicks. 16. George Lopez George Lopez drunk at the casino. He got arrested after this display. 17. Kate Major Kate Major has been arrested for DUI after trying to drive away from a violent argument with Michael Lohan. 18. Chief Keef Chief Keef was arrested for DUI in March … two weeks after leaving rehab. 19. Jim Irsay Jim Irsay is the owner of the Colts. He was arrested in 2014 for drunk driving.
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Jim Irsay, Indianapolis Colts Owner, Arrested for Drunk Driving