Woman files lawsuit after arrest for Facebook post concerning Trinidad water
A woman in Trinidad, Texas, has filed a lawsuit after being arrested for a Facebook post regarding local water quality issues. Jennifer Combs claimed that her post, which mentioned hospitalizations due to contaminated water, was met with a charge of felony false alarm by local authorities. The city has acknowledged ongoing water supply problems but has not confirmed any hospitalizations related to the water.
- ▪Jennifer Combs was arrested for a Facebook post about Trinidad's water issues.
- ▪The Trinidad Police Department accused her of spreading false information that caused panic.
- ▪Combs claims her arrest was politically motivated and has since filed a lawsuit against the city.
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Woman files lawsuit after arrest for Facebook post concerning Trinidad water supply issues By David Sentendrey and Carter Freemon Published May 20, 2026 7:58 PM CDT Texas FOX 4 Share Copy Link Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Reddit Woman arrested after Facebook post over water concerns A woman was arrested in Henderson County earlier this month after she made a Facebook post about water issues in the small town of Trinidad. FOX 4's David Sentendrey sat down with the woman to hear her side of the story. The Brief Jennifer Combs was arrested after making claims in a Facebook post that residents had been hospitalized after consuming the water in Trinidad.Trinidad officials confirmed that the city has been having water issues, but wouldn't say if anyone had been hospitalized.
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