Man rescued overnight on Harris Lake charged with DWI on jet ski

Wednesday, July 16, 2025
RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- A man was arrested and charged after authorities said he drove a jet ski while impaired on Tuesday.

The Wake County Sheriff's Office said deputies responded to a report of a water rescue on Harris Lake at around 10:15 p.m.

When deputies arrived, they found three people on jet skis attempting to get back to the boat ramp.

Authorities said 29-year-old Jacob Wilshire was arrested and charged with operating a water ski while impaired.

No injuries were reported.
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