On Monday, authorities said the 54-year-old owner of the National Football League's Indianapolis Colts, James Irsay, was detained on suspicion of driving under the influence and controlled substance possession charges. The billionaire was arrested on Sunday when he failed several roadside field-sobriety tests, local police in Carmel, Indiana had said in a statement.
Authorities said that a search on Irsay's car revealed that the billionaire had multiple prescription drugs that were not on properly-labeled prescription-pill found on the vehicle.
USA Today said that Irsay was released early afternoon on Monday, and made no comments to press reporters on the scene as he made his way to a waiting BMW. Later, Irsay appeared to have already gathered his thoughts of his arrest and posted a message on Twitter.
"Deepest thx (sic) to family, friends, fans, colleagues for the messages of support, thoughts and prayers," Irsay said. He added, "Impossible to tell u (sic) how much this means."
The football club also supported Irsay with a released statement, which read, "The Club continues to fully support Mr. Irsay but must refrain from commenting further at least until formal charges have been filed. A hearing is tentatively scheduled for next Wednesday, March 26."
Irsay's prescription pills was a no shocker to people who knew him. USA Today said that in 2002, Irsay acknowledged his pill addiction. He said, "After several years of orthopedic operations and procedures, accompanied by long bouts of chronic pain, I became dependent on prescription pain medications," Irsay said in a 2002 statement. "This summer I sought professional help at a nationally recognized facility located outside Indiana. I have successfully dealt with my dependence and my chronic pain issues."
Deputy Bryant Orem of the Hamilton County Sheriff's Department said that Irsay was released on a $22,500 bond and is set to appear in the Magistrate Court located at the Hamilton County Courthouse on March 26.
