IU football player arrested, suspended
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (WISH) — An Indiana University football player has been suspended from the team following a drug-related arrest.
20-year-old Antonio Allen was arrested in Bloomington on several felony counts.
A search warrant was executed in a residence 421 East 19th Street in Bloomington, resulting in Allen facing the following preliminary charges:
- Dealing methamphetamine (2 Counts) – Level 4 & Level 3 felonies
- Dealing heroin (2 Counts) – Level 3 & Level 2 felonies
- Dealing cocaine – Level 2 felony
- Possession of heroin over 10 grams – Level 2 felony
- Possession of cocaine – Level 2 felony
- Maintaining a common nuisance – Level 6 felony
Allen is currently in custody in the Monroe County Jail. Allen was taken into custody without incident.
The IU Department of Athletics issued the following statement:
Indiana University Athletics and the IU football program are aware of the arrest of junior defensive back Antonio Allen. Allen has been suspended from all football activities effective immediately. We will continue to gather facts, monitor the legal process, and take further action as the evolving situation warrants.”