Clear Lake charter boat captain and crew arrested for alleged Coast Guard violations

KEMAH, Texas (KTRK) -- Houston police have arrested the captain of an alleged illegal charter operation.

It happened on Clear Lake in Kemah on Wednesday, involving the 67-foot vessel the Spanish Princess.

Coast Guard officials say the captain and a crew member were arrested due to unlicensed alcoholic beverage sales.

The Coast Guard says the boat has been restricted from passenger operations and was being investigated for violating that order.