Nacogdoches, Tx (June 30, 2024): Around 7:11 p.m. on June 29, 2024 officers with the Nacogdoches Police Department responded to the west side park at Lake Nacogdoches after receiving reports of a man that had possibly drowned. Numerous agencies including NPD, NFD, NCSO, and Texas Game Wardens responded to search for the victim. After an extensive search by first responders and civilians on scene the Nacogdoches Police and Fire Rescue Dive Team were requested to assist. The divers were able to locate the deceased victim hours later near where he was last seen going under the water. Preliminary information gathered at the scene indicate the victim was swimming with family and friends when he was last scene. The victim has been identified as Caleb Arthurs 37 years of age from Nacogdoches, Tx.
The Justice of the Peace from Pct. 1 has requested an autopsy. As further information becomes available it will be released.
