Authorities are awaiting the results of drug tests on Mark Sanchez, the Indianapolis prosecutor leading the case against the ex Jets quarterback said.

Debate over whether Indianapolis is safe carries added weight as President Donald Trump sends National Guard troops to Democratic-led cities he describes as crime-plagued.

Sanchez, 38, had initially faced multiple misdemeanors after being arrested Sunday following a late-night altercation with a 69-year-old box truck driver in downtown Indianapolis. But on Monday, Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears said his office filed more serious felony charges after reviewing the incident.

Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears on Monday announced his office has upgraded the battery charge against former NFL quarterback and Fox Sports commentator Mark Sanchez following an altercation in downtown Indianapolis on Friday night.

Marion County prosecutor Ryan Mears made the announcement about the new charge, which carries a potential sentence of one to six years in prison.

Braun shared a message to the city of Indianapolis after an altercation downtown allegedly involving former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez — then he deleted it.

Former NFL quarterback and current Fox Sports color commentator Mark Sanchez, who was arrested for multiple misdemeanors following a physical altercation this weekend, is now facing a felony charge of battery involving serious bodily injury, prosecutors in Indianapolis announced.