Man arrested in near Trinity River after disregarding a barricade

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Saturday, January 5, 2019
Man gets arrested for avoiding barricade
Man gets arrested for avoiding barricade

WALKER COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- New Waverly Fire Department, Huntsville Fire Department and Riverside FD rescued a man near the Trinity River Saturday morning.

Authorities responded to reports of a rescue around 9 a.m. at FM 3478 near Nelson Creek.

Three men reportedly disregarded a barricaded and got stuck in a body of water.

No injuries were reported, but investigators say the driver of the vehicle has been arrested and will face charges for disregarding a barricade