Van Zandt County Commissioner Arrested
Posted/updated on: April 15, 2011 at 11:31 amVAN ZANDT COUNTY — Van Zandt County Precinct One Commissioner, Ricky LaPrade was arrested early Thursday morning for DWI, unlawful carry of a loaded weapon, and resisting arrest. Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Officials say LaPrade was taken into custody by a Canton K-9 officer in the parking lot of a Whataburger restaurant around 1:15. The commissioner has since been released from jail.