NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Local authorities are holding off on investigating possible criminal accusations in a lawsuit involving the Super Bowl champion New Orleans Saints.The civil suit brought by former Saints security director Geoffrey Santini alleges several possible state offenses. The accusations include theft of prescription drugs from the club’s suburban headquarters by senior staff and an attempt by team officials to cover it up.The Saints call the allegations false and Jefferson Parish sheriff’s spokesman Col. John Fortunato says no criminal investigation has begun.Santini is a retired FBI agent. He gave federal authorities evidence he collected before resigning from the team last August.
 
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