Judge Kelli Johnson, currently serving as the presiding judge of the 178th Criminal District Court, was arrested early this morning for driving while intoxicated on Kempwood, as reported by the Houston Police Department.FOX 26 Houston is now on the FOX LOCAL app available through Apple TV, Amazon FireTV, Roku and Google Android TV!She has presided over many cases in her judicial capacity, from state jail felonies to capital murder cases.
Judge Johnson has been recognized throughout her career for her contributions to judicial efficiency and innovation, notably implementing mental health assessments and chairing committees for improved docket management systems. She has received several awards, including Prosecutor of the Year and the Crime Victims Appreciation Award.DOWNLOAD THE FOX 26 HOUSTON APP BY CLICKING HERE Judge Johnson has not yet publicly commented on the arrest.