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Jim Irsay released from jail

Jim Irsay

Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay listens during a news conference at the NFL football team’s headquarters Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012, in Indianapolis. The Colts announced the firing of coach Jim Caldwell. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

AP

Colts owner Jim Irsay is out of jail.

The Hamilton County Jail, located about 25 miles from Lucas Oil Stadium, released Irsay just after 1:30 p.m. Eastern. He had been in custody for a little less than 14 hours, after he was arrested at 11:41 p.m. Sunday. Irsay faces one misdemeanor count of operating while intoxicated and four felony counts of possession of a controlled substance.

A haggard-looking Irsay was escorted out the front entrance to the jail facility and into a waiting BMW, as documented by Indianapolis Star reporters on Twitter.

Irsay, who has previously sought treatment for an addiction to prescription pain medication, is expected to face discipline for violating the NFL’s personal-conduct policy.