Mississippi State Senator arrested in Alabama on DUI charge

BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG/WCBI) – A north Mississippi State Senator was arrested in Alabama on a DUI charge.

59-year-old Michael McLendon was arrested last week in Baldwin County, that’s near Gulf Shores.

The sheriff’s department’s website shows McLendon was booked in on June 5.

The charge was DUI – combined substance. He was released on a $2,500 bond.

McLendon represents District One in DeSoto County.

He’s from Hernando.

The Republican was first elected in 2020.

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