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A Mississippi state senator has been arrested in Alabama and charged with drunk driving on a highway, authorities announced Monday.
Mississippi Senator Michael McLendon, a Republican from DeSoto County, was arrested June 5 near Foley, Alabama. Dispatchers received a call around 10 a.m. about a reckless driver heading south on Highway 98, WMC-TV reported.
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This posting photo, provided by the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office, shows Senator Michael McLendon of Mississippi State, on June 5, 2023. (Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office via AP)
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Deputies tested McLendon at the scene and arrested him on drunk driving charges. His charge — DUI combined with dust — means he may have been under the influence of both alcohol and another substance, according to the sheriff’s office. Police have not said what the other substance is or whether it is illegal.
He was later released on $2,500 bond. He is due to appear in court on October 25.
McLendon did not immediately respond to a call and voicemail asking for comment. He has represented his district in northern Mississippi since 2020.
