Mayoral candidate arrested on DUI charge in Houston

HOUSTON COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A mayoral candidate in Houston arrested over the weekend for DUI and other alleged offenses plans to plead not guilty to the charges.

On Friday night, April 18, 56-year-old Hubert Hamilton was arrested by the MHP on Airport Road. Hamilton was charged with DUI 2nd, Disorderly conduct- fail to comply with a police officer, resisting arrest, and no insurance.

Hamilton is running as a Democrat for the mayor’s seat in Houston. He has hired attorneys Jason Shelton and James Moore to represent him.

Shelton said Hamilton will plead not guilty to the charges.

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