Minnesota QB Drake Lindsey arrested for possession of alcohol, fake ID
Minnesota quarterback Drake Lindsey was arrested in Fayetteville, Arkansas, early Friday morning for possession of alcohol and a fake ID. The 20-year-old admitted to having the fake identification and consuming alcohol, which is illegal for someone under 21. Lindsey posted a $470 bond and was released after about seven hours in custody, with court hearings scheduled for June.
- ▪Drake Lindsey was arrested in Fayetteville, Arkansas, after bar staff reported a suspected fake ID.
- ▪Police found a counterfeit ID in Lindsey's wallet at the Washington County Detention Center.
- ▪Lindsey admitted to possessing the fake ID and consuming alcohol before arriving at the bar.
- ▪He faces charges for minor in possession of alcohol and attempted use of a fraudulent identification document.
- ▪Lindsey is a standout freshman quarterback for Minnesota, throwing for 2,382 yards and 18 touchdowns in his debut season.
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College Football Minnesota QB Drake Lindsey arrested for possession of alcohol, fake ID By Thomas Gamba-Ellis Published May 1, 2026, 7:34 p.m. ET Minnesota quarterback Drake Lindsey was arrested in Arkansas early Friday morning, and police said he was found with fake identification and had consumed alcohol despite being underage. An officer was first notified by staff at YeeHawg bar in Fayetteville, Arkansas about a potential fraudulent ID shortly after midnight, a preliminary report from the Fayetteville Police Department showed, according to ESPN. Once police arrived at the scene, staff at the bar directed them to Lindsey, 20, who reportedly admitted to being in possession of the fake ID along with drinking alcohol before arriving at the bar. Lindsey was found with fake ID, police said.
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