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Former NFL QB turned analyst Mark Sanchez has been charged with a felony after an altercation early Saturday morning in Indianapolis.
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We have added more serious charges against Mr. Sanchez
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At this point in time, we have filed a felony charge, a level five felony of battery involving serious bodily injury, which contains a penalty of one to six years
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That statement from Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears means former New York Jets quarterback turned NFL yst Mark Sanchez could face jail time after an altercation early Saturday morning in Indianapolis
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The 38-year-old Sanchez, who was arrested and originally charged with three misdemeanors
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was hospitalized in critical condition after being stabbed, court documents said. The 69-year-old victim was also hospitalized with serious injuries
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Sanchez is accused of attacking the truck driver in an alley after arguing with the man
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about where he parked his truck in a hotel loading dock. The man, fearing for his life, reportedly stabbed Sanchez multiple times to stop the attack
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Mears said the confrontation didn't have to happen. We were literally talking about people fighting over a parking space
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or a dispute about where people are parking, and it resulted in someone receiving just incredibly significant injuries
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Where this incident took place was an area of the city which was very well covered by surveillance footage According to the original police affidavit the truck driver sprayed Sanchez in the face with pepper spray and when that didn stop him thought this guy is trying to kill me
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The surveillance footage helped law enforcement piece together what happened. They're still investigating the incident and said Sanchez could face additional charges
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Indianapolis Police Chief Chris Bailey thanked witnesses for coming forward and also had a warning for others
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I don't care who you are. I don't care what you do for a living. I don't care where you live. If you come into our city
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commit violence, we will use all the tools at our disposal to hold you accountable
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The 6'2", 230-pound Sanchez was a first-round draft pick for the New York Jets in 2009
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He retired from the NFL after eight seasons. He was in Indianapolis to call Sunday's game
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between the Colts and Las Vegas Raiders for Fox Sports. Fox has made no announcements about
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Sanchez beyond an initial statement Saturday afternoon thanking medical personnel and asking
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for prayers for Sanchez. Sanchez was released on a $300 bond for the initial misdemeanor charges
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His attorneys filed a motion to waive a first hearing and they've entered a not guilty plea
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on Sanchez's behalf. The former quarterback's first appearance in court is scheduled for November 4th
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For Straight Arrow News, I'm Chris Francis
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