Overview
- The Center Square reported his blood alcohol content was 0.16, which is twice North Carolina’s 0.08 legal limit for most drivers.
- In addition to the DWI charge, he faces reported misdemeanors for failing to obey a traffic officer and transporting an open container of alcohol.
- The State Highway Patrol arrested him Saturday near the intersection of Edwards Mill Road and Trinity Road in Raleigh.
- Through a Senate Republican Caucus spokesperson, he apologized and praised the State Highway Patrol and the Wake County Sheriff’s Office for professionalism.
- Sanderson, 74, represents the 2nd Senate District, which includes Pamlico, Carteret, Chowan, Halifax, Hyde, Martin, Warren and Washington counties.