Colts safety released after gun charge in D.C.

Indianapolis Colts safety Joe Lefeged has been released after a hearing in Washington D.C. about a gun possession charge.

Lefeged was arrested on Saturday after police found a semi-automatic pistol in the vehicle he was riding in. Police also smelled marijuana in the car and found bottles containing vodka.

The vehicle containing Lefeged was initially pulled over for speeding, but the car sped away shortly after the stop. Lefeged and another passenger were caught after trying to run from officers.

Prosecutors wanted to keep Lefeged in jail, citing the fact that the gun was loaded and evidence of drug use.

The Colts have been made aware of the arrest and are trying to gather more details. Lefeged will be entering his third NFL season.