Chris Sails, best known for his popular YouTube channel Chris and Queen with his ex-wife, has often remained in the spotlight through his YouTube videos and music. However, this time, the YouTuber is facing legal trouble after police alleged that he falsely claimed his children had fallen into a body of water.
Police say Chris Sails falsely claimed his children had fallen into a body of water
According to TMZ, citing court documents, the Waller County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call on Aug. 16 about a suspicious person running and jumping onto residents’ cars.
The documents state that an officer arrived at the scene and found Sails sitting in the roadway near a light pole and appearing to pray. Moments later, the officer said Sails began rolling around in the street.
During questioning, police claim Sails told them that his children had fallen into a body of water directly behind his home. Authorities immediately deployed fire department vehicles, search-and-rescue boats, specialized sonar equipment and aerial drones to search for them.
However, officers later learned that family members had the children safely in their care and ended the search.
Police arrested Sails on Aug. 17 on a misdemeanor charge of knowingly making a false statement to law enforcement. He posted bond and left jail the following day.
Authorities devoted significant emergency resources to searching for the children based on what police allege was a false claim. Sails has not been convicted in connection with the incident, and the charge remains an allegation.
