Michael D. Cotton arrested on DUI, child endangerment charges
Lebanon County Regional Police say Cotton was found asleep in a Wendy’s drive‑thru Sept. 9 with a juvenile passenger and an open alcoholic container, prompting an arrest warrant and multiple charges.
Lebanon County Regional Police arrested Michael D. Cotton on Oct. 22, 2026 after he was apprehended in Harrisburg under a warrant issued Oct. 15 by Magisterial District Judge Kim R. Wolfe. Officers say that on Sept. 9, 2026 Cotton was found asleep in the drive‑thru at Wendy’s, 1490 E Lehman St., with a juvenile passenger, an open alcoholic container, and a DUI‑suspended license with two prior convictions; the juvenile was released to a responsible family member. He faces charges including driving under the influence (75 3802(A)(1)), endangering the welfare of children (18 4304(A)(1)), driving while operating privilege suspended for DUI‑related third/subsequent violation (75 1543(B1III)), scattering rubbish (75 6501(A)(1)), and restrictions on alcoholic beverages (75 3809(A)).