The domestic violence charges against Indianapolis Colts tight end Drew Ogletree were dismissed Tuesday, with prosecutors in Hendricks County, Ind., electing not to proceed.
Judge Stephenie LeMay-Luken dismissed the case with prejudice, meaning it cannot be refiled at a later date.
Ogletree was arrested Dec. 29 and charged with one count of domestic battery resulting in moderate bodily injury and one count of domestic battery committed in the physical presence of a child younger than 16 years old, per arrest records from the Hendricks County Jail.
The charges followed an alleged fight with a woman, who told police at the time that Ogletree “body slammed” her to the ground.
“While preliminary investigations may have led to an arrest, that was only the start of the investigation process,” said a statement issued on behalf of Ogletree. “Law enforcement officials continued their investigation into the facts of this case, and after completing their review of the evidence, the Hendricks County Prosecutor dismissed the case. Andrew has always maintained his innocence and he has been fully exonerated.”
After his arrest, Ogletree was placed on the NFL commissioner’s exempt list, removing him from the roster as the investigation proceeded. He still could face discipline from the league, despite a lack of charges.
He cannot play or practice with the team until he is removed from the list.
Ogletree, 25, spent his entire rookie season in 2022 on injured reserve with a torn ACL. He had nine catches for 147 yards and two touchdowns in 12 games (nine starts) in 2023.
