Texas man arrested in Rio Vista after jumping into freezing river to escape officers
A man with multiple outstanding warrants was arrested after jumping into the Sacramento River in Rio Vista on Saturday afternoon, according to the Rio Vista Police Department.
The 23-year-old man, whose name was not released, had warrants from Texas and fled from Rio Vista officers near Logan Street and Delta Way, according to the release. The man then jumped into the river near Sacramento Street to escape, but surrendered to authorities after realizing the water was freezing.
The man was booked into the Solano County Jail and is awaiting an extradition hearing to the Lone Star state.