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Ex-BSU player Jonathan Newsome arrested on drug charge

ZIONSVILLE, Ind. (Feb. 17, 2016) – A noise complaint led to the arrest of an Indianapolis Colts player on possession of marijuana charges, according to Fox59.com.

According to Zionsville police, Jonathan Newsome was arrested early Wednesday morning. Police arrived around 2 a.m. after someone complained about loud music coming from his apartment. During the investigation, officers found marijuana on the premises.

Police said Newsome cooperated with authorities as he was taken into custody on two counts of possession of marijuana and transported to the Boone County Jail.

The Colts drafted Newsome out of Ball State University in the fifth round of the 2014 NFL Draft.