DeSoto County Justice Court Judge Arrested on DUI Charge
DESOTO COUNTY, Miss. — A DeSoto County Justice Court judge has been arrested, according to the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office.
Karen Sanders, a Justice Court judge representing District 5, which covers the southern portion of the county, was arrested and charged with driving under the influence (DUI) and careless driving.
Officials confirmed that the Hernando Police Department made the arrest. However, no additional details surrounding the incident have been released at this time.
About the Justice Court
According to the county website, the Justice Court has jurisdiction over:
- Small civil claims involving $3,500 or less
- Misdemeanor criminal cases
- Traffic offenses
Justice Court judges also have the authority to:
- Sign arrest and search warrants
- Set bonds
- Conduct preliminary hearings in felony cases
- Issue temporary protective orders
Investigation Ongoing
The DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office stated that further information is expected to come from the Hernando Police Department.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
