Chris Sails Arrested After Telling Cops His Kids Fell Into Lake

When Chris Sails came to the attention of the authorities earlier this month, the situation reportedly took a serious turn after officers received information that prompted an emergency response. What happened next allegedly had law enforcement scrambling to locate his children before investigators determined that the story they were given didn’t add up.

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Chris Sails’ Behavior Drew Police Attention

According to a TMZ Exclusive, the incident began on Aug. 16 when the Waller County Sheriff’s Office received a call about a suspicious person who was allegedly running around and jumping onto residents’ vehicles. When a deputy arrived, court documents reportedly state that Sails was sitting in the roadway near a light pole and appeared to be praying. Moments later, he allegedly began rolling around in the street.

Authorities Searched For Sails’ Children Following Alleged Claim

During questioning, authorities allege that Sails told officers his children had fallen into a body of water behind his home. Police then launched an emergency search-and-rescue effort involving fire department vehicles, boats, specialized equipment, and aerial drones. The search was eventually called off after authorities reportedly located the children safe with family members.

Chris Sails Released After Posting Bond

Sails was arrested on Aug. 17 and released the following day after posting bond. He reportedly faces misdemeanor charges for knowingly making a false statement to a police officer and evading arrest or detention. Bonds were set at $25,000 and $10,000, respectively. Sails has built a sizable following online. He currently has nearly 3 million YouTube subscribers and close to 760,000 Instagram followers.

It’s also worth noting that Sails’ current Instagram profile picture appears to show what could be a mugshot, though it has not been confirmed and may potentially be AI-generated. Moreover, it’s unclear how long the image has been his profile photo. And, it’s also unclear whether it has any connection to his recent arrest.