Indianapolis, IN
Colts cornerback admits to violations of NFL's betting policy
Breaches of the NFL‘s gambling rules have become more prominent in recent months. The league in April suspended five players for circumventing the betting policy, including four members of the Detroit Lions, and it has opened an investigation into a previously-unidentified Indianapolis Colts player.
That player’s identity was revealed Monday night, after the Colts confirmed they were aware of the NFL’s probe.
Rodgers comes clean
Cornerback and kick returner Isaiah Rodgers, a three-year NFL veteran, addressed rumors linking him to the league’s betting inquiry on Monday night, indicating a willingness to cooperate fully with the investigation.
“The last thing I ever wanted to do was to be a distraction to the Colts organization, my coaches, and my teammates. I’ve let people down that I care about,” Rodgers wrote. “I made an error in judgment and I am going to work hard to make sure that those mistakes are rectified through this process.”
Rodgers, a sixth round pick in the 2020 draft, ended his note by saying he is “very sorry for all of this.” He is alleged to have placed roughly 100 bets on a sportsbook account opened under an associate’s name — including some on Colts games.
What comes next?
The NFL has become increasingly strict about players placing bets in any capacity — including at NFL facilities. Two Lions players, Stanley Berryhill and Jameson Williams were found to have done this, and each player was handed a six-game suspension to be served during the forthcoming 2023 campaign.
Rodgers is in the final season of a four-year contract with Indianapolis and now appears in line for a lengthy suspension, pending the results of the league’s probe. He started nine games in 2022 and was a probable starter for the 2023 season.
Indianapolis, IN
Indianapolis Colts Injury Report: QB Anthony Richardson Ruled OUT Of The Season Finale
The Indianapolis Colts today released their Friday injury report for Week 18 of the NFL season ahead of their season finale Sunday game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Quarterback Anthony Richardson has been ruled OUT for Sundays game against the Jaguars due to a back injury. Richardson has been unable to practice all week, making it two weeks without a practice and now a second game he will miss due to the back injury. It was originally described as “soreness” but after further conversations with Richardson and the team it appears to be back spasms which Richardson said have occurred due to a “chronic” back condition. With Richardson OUT this Sunday he has now missed 17 out of 34 career games so far. It looks like another start for veteran quarterback Joe Flacco on Sunday in the Colts last game of the 2024 season.
Cornerback Juju Brents has been listed as QUESTIONABLE for Sundays game against the Jaguars due to a knee injury. Brents has practiced all week, for the second week in a row, in a bid to make his return from injured reserve. It appears he is in a similar situation to last week where it looked like he may have finally been activated only to be ruled out on the Saturday before the game. Hopefully this is the week he gets activated and gets to make his long awaited return to game time on Sunday. If he is unable to play expect the usual starting line up at cornerback of Jaylon Jones and Samuel Womack on the boundary and Kenny Moore in the nickel.
Indianapolis, IN
Abandoned vehicles along Indianapolis interstates will be towed during winter storm
How drivers can prepare for bad winter weather
This video offers tips from the Indianapolis Department of Transportation to help drivers navigate bad winter weather conditions.
Don’t leave your vehicle along the highway during this looming winter storm, unless you want it towed.
Indiana State Police is warning drivers that vehicles left along interstates specific to the Indianapolis area will be hauled away. With the winter weather right around the corner, troopers will be removing abandoned motor vehicles regardless of how long they’ve been there.
“Now, that doesn’t mean that you’re out of gas and you’re stuck on the road we’ll take it,” Sgt. John Perrine told IndyStar. “If you call us and let us know the situation then we can work with you. We can also help if you need help with a ride or a tow truck.”
While people normally have 24 hours to remove their vehicles from the side of highways, during winter weather, vehicles are quickly towed.
Perrine said these abandoned vehicles pose a hazard for other drivers and impede emergency response and the Indiana Department of Transportation’s ability to push snow out of the road. Stalled vehicles also can be a hazard for other cars if the roads are slick and icy, and plows need the shoulders of the road to pile up the snow.
Indianapolis has over 200 miles of interstate roads including I-74, I-69, I-465, I-70 and I-465.
What to do if your vehicle gets towed because of the storm
Indiana State Police uses different towing companies around the city.
You’re encouraged to reach out with information about the vehicle including the make, model and year and where it was potentially picked up from by calling the agency’s main number and pressing the option for commercial vehicle enforcement division.
Indiana State Police posts in Indianapolis contact info
Indianapolis District 52 – 8620 E. 21st St., Indianapolis, IN 46219 | Main phone: (800) 582-8440
Jade Jackson is a Public Safety Reporter for the Indianapolis Star. You can email her at Jade.Jackson@IndyStar.com and follow her on X, formally Twitter @IAMJADEJACKSON.
Indianapolis, IN
Man fatally shot inside Indianapolis home; 1 person held for questioning
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — One person is dead and another is being held for questioning after a fatal Friday morning shooting on the city’s near north side, Indianapolis police said.
Just after 4:10 a.m., Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officers responded to a shooting on Capitol Avenue off of 29th Street.
Upon arrival, officers found a man who had been shot. He was pronounced dead at the scene, IMPD says.
A person of interest was detained, but police did not say if they are a suspect.
Southbound Capitol Avenue from 30th to 28th Street is closed for investigation.
This story will be updated when more information becomes available.
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