Nationwide — Karen Sanders, a Justice Courtroom choose in DeSoto County, Mississippi, was arrested Saturday for DUI and careless driving after a visitors cease in Hernando. She has been launched and can return to the bench subsequent week.
The Hernando Police Division mentioned Sanders was stopped simply earlier than 6 p.m. on West Valley Road. Courtroom paperwork point out she gave the impression to be inebriated on the time, in line with WLBT.
Sanders serves District 5, overlaying the southern a part of DeSoto County. Her courtroom handles small civil claims below $3,500, misdemeanors, visitors instances, and conducts preliminary hearings in felony issues. She additionally indicators warrants and units bonds.
The sheriff’s workplace confirmed Sanders was launched from the DeSoto County Jail on her personal recognizance. Her subsequent courtroom look is scheduled for April 1, 2026.
Officers from Hernando Police and DeSoto County Justice Courtroom didn’t present further feedback. Courtroom workers confirmed Sanders will proceed dealing with instances until directed in any other case and is anticipated again on the bench Monday, December 15.
