IN BRIEF : Athlete’s ‘Coke’ Was Baking Soda
The white powder seized when former New Orleans Saints quarterback Joe Gilliam was arrested after a chase last week was not cocaine, police said.
They said laboratory tests indicated that the powder probably was baking soda. Gilliam, 38, was arrested Jan. 20 and booked for possession of cocaine and resisting arrest.
Lt. Yvonne Bechet said Gilliam was driving in New Orleans at 3:10 a.m. when he saw a police car and sped away, apparently trying to elude the officers.
After a lengthy chase, Gilliam was stopped and arrested, and the powder was confiscated, police said.
Sign up for Essential California
The most important California stories and recommendations in your inbox every morning.
You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times.
