NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA: Chris Olave, the top receiver of New Orleans Saints, was taken into custody by law enforcement on the night of October 23. Officials allege that he was speeding through a suburb, and charged him with reckless driving.
According to the Kenner Police Department, the 2022 first-round draft pick was arrested at around 9 pm as he was observed driving at 70 mph in a 35 mph zone, "recklessly maneuvering" between lanes.
A press release by the department reads, "Officers clocked a Dodge Charger traveling at 70 mph in a posted 35 mph zone. The distance from where the vehicle turned off from Williams Boulevard and where the vehicle was clocked at that speed was only a two-block distance. The vehicle was observed traveling in a reckless manner maneuvering between lanes and around other drivers."
The 23-year-old NFL player was booked into the Kenner Jail and charged with reckless operation of a motor vehicle. He was released around 11.30 pm, police Captain Michael Cunningham told AP.
This is Olave’s second speeding violation, as he was issued a speeding ticket in August after driving 54 mph in a posted 35 mph zone, reported Fox News.
The Saints said they were aware of the situation but declined further comment.
In the current season, Olave leads the Saints with 39 catches for 471 yards and one touchdown pass. He finished his rookie campaign with 72 receptions for 1,042 yards and four touchdowns.
Body camera footage from Chris Olave's arrest
The footage released by the Kenner Police Department shows that the arresting officer was unimpressed when Olave brought up his place on the team.
"I play for the Saints, man," Olave is heard saying in the clip.
The office simply responded, "And?"
Chris Olave trolled for dropping team's name during arrest
Netizens unabashedly trolled the player on X with texts, memes, and gifs.
"I wonder who told him that would work?" a user asked.
"When he said 'And ?' 😅" another said.
"Cop after hearing 'I play for the saints man'," someone else wrote.
"That 'and!?' Humbled bros real quick 😭😭" a user quipped.
"And? Your job doesn't put you above the law," another noted.
