DeSoto Fire Chief arrested after crash, suspected DWI

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DESOTO PARISH, La. ( KTAL/KMSS ) – Louisiana State Police arrested a DeSoto Parish Fire Chief Saturday after his vehicle crashed into a fire hydrant.

Around 12:15 p.m., Mark Magee was driving a 2022 Ford F-250 south on Louisiana Highway 5. Officials said Magee lost control of the vehicle near the intersection of Hwy 5 and Hwy 172. Magee ran off the left side of the road and crashed into a fire hydrant.

The Ford is assigned to Fire District 1, unmarked, and equipped with emergency lights.

Troopers at the scene detected signs of impairment. After authorities took a blood sample and submitted it for analysis, they arrested Magee. He is facing charges of driving while intoxicated first offense and careless operation.

The crash remains under investigation.

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