New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave. Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Chris Olave's brother responds to wide receiver's reckless driving arrest

By Victor Barbosa | Last updated 10/24/23

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave's brother, Josh, commented on his sibling's reckless driving arrest late Monday night.

Bro was on the way back to the crib from CVS... aint nun serious
— Josh Olave (@josh_olave) October 24, 2023

It shouldn't matter if the second-year pro was on his way home or still had other errands to do and whether he was coming from a CVS, Rite Aid, Walgreens or any other pharmacy. While some of the reported details of Olave's arrest aren't quite as scary as other speeding events in recent NFL memory, it's still a serious situation.

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

In Louisiana, a first offense for reckless operation of a motor vehicle comes with a penalty of up to a $200 fine and up to a 90-day prison sentence.

As far as I know this is a first offense for Chris Olave. A second offense carries a minimum 10-day sentence & fine up to $500.
— Jeff Nowak (@Jeff_Nowak) October 24, 2023

To be clear, I'm just relaying the Louisiana criminal code, nothing more. In no way am I suggesting I think there will be a prison sentence levied here, just that it is specifically stated as the maximum penalty.

Feel free to read the full entry here: https://t.co/AIfRBKZBx9.
— Jeff Nowak (@Jeff_Nowak) October 24, 2023

According to ESPN's Katherine Terrell, the Saints didn't practice on Monday, but still had meetings and players were required to come to the facility in Kenner, Louisiana. Per Terrell, the team said they were aware of the incident but had no comment.

New Orleans will travel to face the Indianapolis Colts in Week 8 at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday.

In July, Minnesota Vikings rookie wideout Jordan Addison was issued a citation for speeding and reckless driving. Addison was reportedly driving his 2021 Lamborghini SUV with North Carolina dealer license plates at 140 miles per hour in a 55 miles per hour zone.

It was later revealed that the 2023 first round pick was traveling at the excessive speed due to a medical emergency involving his dog.

In November 2021, former Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III was arrested after his DUI crash that killed Las Vegas resident Tina Tintor and her dog. Ruggs had a blood-alcohol level of 0.16, more than twice the legal limit, and was driving 156 miles per hour prior to hitting Tintor's vehicle.

Ruggs was sentenced to 3-10 years in prison this past summer.

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