Former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez arrested on battery charges after being hospitalized in Indianapolis

Former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez was arrested on a number of prices after being hospitalized following an incident in Indianapolis early Saturday morning, police mentioned. 

The 38-year-old Sanchez was arrested at an area hospital on suspicion of battery with harm, illegal entry of a motorcar and public intoxication, all misdemeanors, the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Division mentioned in an announcement posted to social media. 

Sanchez stays hospitalized and has not been booked into jail, police mentioned. 

His agent, Andrew Kessler, had beforehand informed CBS News that Sanchez was is in steady situation and recovering in a hospital.  

“That’s actually all I do know and might say,” Kessler mentioned.

In an earlier assertion, police said two grownup males had been concerned in a “bodily disturbance” round 12:30 a.m. native time. One man had suffered from obvious stab wounds and the opposite had sustained lacerations. Detectives mentioned the 2 males appeared to know one another and the incident was not a random act of violence. They didn’t determine the victims, however mentioned neither was an area resident.

Restaurant Applied sciences, a Minnesota-based restaurant provide firm, confirmed to CBS News on Sunday that one among its staff was concerned within the altercation with Sanchez however didn’t elaborate as a result of ongoing investigation.

“We want to lengthen our heartfelt due to the native authorities and first responders for offering distinctive help in responding to the incident, serving to our worker attain security, and get medical care,” an organization spokesperson mentioned in an announcement.

An analyst for FOX Sports activities, Sanchez was on the town for the Colts vs. Raiders sport at Lucas Oil Stadium scheduled for Sunday.

“We’re deeply grateful to the medical workforce for his or her distinctive care and help,” Fox News Sports activities mentioned in an announcement to CBS News.” Our ideas and prayers are with Mark, and we ask that everybody please respect his and his household’s privateness throughout this time.”

Police mentioned the case shall be introduced to the Marion County Prosecutor’s workplace for a charging resolution. 

A 2009 first-round draft select of the College of Southern California, Sanchez performed quarterback for the New York Jets, Philadelphia Eagles and Chicago Bears, amongst different groups.