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Chris Olave arrested for reckless speeding

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated 10/23/23

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave was arrested on Monday night for reckless operation of a motor vehicle, according to a report.

Saints reporter Nick Underhill reported on Olave’s arrest. He said that the Saints receiver was traveling 35 mph over the speed limit, resulting in the reckless charge. Underhill says Olave was clocked going 70 in a 35-mph zone.

Chris Olave was arrested for reckless operation of a motor vehicle tonight. He was traveling 35 mph over the posted speed limit. He did not resist and was cooperative with law enforcement.

— Nick Underhill (@nick_underhill) October 24, 2023

Olave was clocked going 70 in a 35.

— Nick Underhill (@nick_underhill) October 24, 2023

Olave was processed at the Kenner Jail just west of Louisiana.

Olave’s Saints played on Thursday night in Week 7 and lost 31-24 at home to the Jaguars. Olave had 7 catches for 57 yards in the game. For the season, the second-year Saints receiver has 39 catches for 471 yards and 1 touchdown this season.

A first-round pick out of Ohio State last year, Olave had 72 catches for 1,042 yards and 4 touchdowns last season.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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