Chris Olave is making headlines in every news and media after his arrest on October 23, 2023, Monday.
The NFL player, Chris Olave, was arrested for allegedly driving recklessly on the road and got carried out by the police.
Cops stopped Olave in a mixed business and residential area of suburban New Orleans before they arrested him.
Christian Josiah Olave, commonly known as Chris Olave, was born on June 27, 2000, to Causha Olave and Raul Olave, in San Ysidro, California, US.
He spent two seasons playing football at Eastlake High School in Chula Vista before transferring to Mission Hills High School.
In January 2018, Chris committed to Ohio State University, where he scored many touchdowns during his college football career.
After the games in 2021, Olave announced his decision to opt out of the 2022 Rose Bowl in order to prepare for the 2022 NFL Draft.
New Orleans Saints drafted Olave in the first round (11th overall) of the 2022 NFL Draft.
He earned a spot on the 2022 PFWA All-Rookie Team and officially began his career as a wide receiver.
Chris Olave Arrest: A Reckless Driving
On October 23, authorities arrested wide receiver Chris Olave on suspicion of reckless operation of a motor vehicle.
The arrest occurred in the town of Kenner, Louisiana, which is a mixed business and residential area in suburban New Orleans.
Media reports stated that officers were monitoring with radar due to citizen complaints about speeding. Allegedly, he was driving 70 mph in a 35 mph zone near his house.
According to the police, Olave had been arrested before; it was not his first arrest.
Olave was taken to Kenner jail but was released around 11:30 p.m. on the same day.
The Conversation And The Tension:
Cops reported that he wasn’t happy about the arrest but still cooperated.
He addressed the cops, saying, “So, you are arresting me,” and added, “I play for the Saints.”
Police disregarded his statement and responded with, “And?” They then instructed him to cooperate before making the arrest.
One of the spokesmen stated that they arrested Olave for reasons beyond just speeding.
Olave was maneuvering between lanes and weaving between cars, endangering other drivers. Consequently, the officer initiated a traffic stop.
The spokesman mentioned that Olave could have caused harm to someone, including himself, or sustained an injury that could have been career-ending for him.
After Statement from Chris Olave and Brother:
After being released from prison, Olave tweeted, “Damn crazy world.”
He posted another tweet that said, “They were eager to attempt to discredit me and criticize me,” which he later deleted.
His brother, Josh Olave, had sent a tweet stating,
“Bro was on his way back home from CVS. Nothing serious.”
Many people and fans expressed their displeasure with the statement and disagreed with him.
Chris Olave Family: Parents, Siblings
Chris’s mother, Causha, is of African-American heritage, and his father, Raul, is of Cuban descent.
The player has two siblings, Isiah Olave and Joshua Olave.
Olave hails from an athletic family, with his brothers Isiah and Josh also being elite football players.
Isiah Olave is a college football player, and he plays as a cornerback for the University of California.
Josh Olave, the youngest, is a senior cornerback for the Weber State Wildcats, and he started playing for the college in 2020.
