Colt Brennan won't face drug charges

Published Sep. 6, 2012 1:00 a.m. ET

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Prosecutors say they won't pursue drug possession charges against former University of Hawaii star quarterback Colt Brennan following his July arrest.

Prosecuting Attorney Keith Kaneshiro says in a statement that the decision was made based on a recent Hawaii Supreme Court opinion and other similar court decisions on drug possession and the intent to possess.

A plastic packet containing cocaine residue was found in Brennan's rented car after a police officer pulled him over for speeding in Kailua. Brennan was arrested for driving under the influence, and a police report said he had a blood-alcohol level of 0.17 percent.

Kaneshiro says prosecutors couldn't have proven beyond a reasonable doubt that the plastic packet belonged to Brennan.

Brennan still faces charges of operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant.