Tyler — A Smith County jailer has been arrested on DWI charges.

Michael Chambers, 66, was arrested on Tuesday evening at about 9:00 pm by DPS trooper Sean Waterman after his truck went off CR 165 in Tyler and a tree.

He was not injured in the accident.

After Trooper Waterman arrived on the scene, Chambers was arrested for driving while intoxicated.

Smith County judicial records indicate Chambers' blood alcohol level was above .15 when he was booked into jail on a $700 bond.

According to Jail records, Chambers was released on Wednesday.

KETK is waiting for a return call from the Smith County Sheriff's Office for comment.