The image above shows Lambert being escorted away in handcuffs
Story and photo/video by Curtis Walsh – Beaver County Radio. Published February 8, 2023 7:35 P.M.

(East Palestine, Ohio) National news Correspondent, Evan Lambert, was arrested during a press conference in regards to the East Palestine train derailment Wednesday evening. Lambert was reporting live on Newsnation while Ohio Governor Mike DeWine was speaking at the East Palestine Elementary School Gymnasium. Police told Lambert to be quiet, and after a brief discussion arrested him. Beaver County Radio caught the arrest live on video and it can be viewed below. While being taken away in handcuffs, Lambert commented “I got arrested for trying to do a live report, telling the people what they need to know”. Governor DeWine made a statement afterwards saying that he didn’t order the arrest, and has no problems with reporters talking while he is. Following the incident, Newsnation reported that Lambert would be held in the Columbia County jail until at least Thursday morning, and is charged with criminal trespassing and disorderly conduct. It was later revealed that Lambert was released late Wednesday.
Video of the arrest (Curtis Walsh – Beaver County Radio News Director):