{"id":2119884,"date":"2026-08-30T23:15:12","date_gmt":"2026-08-30T20:15:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2119884"},"modified":"2026-08-30T23:15:12","modified_gmt":"2026-08-30T20:15:12","slug":"the-voice-finalist-josh-sanders-arrested-on-outstanding-warrants-amid-custody-battle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2119884","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;The Voice&#8217; Finalist Josh Sanders Arrested on Outstanding Warrants, Amid Custody Battle"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/imagez.tmz.com\/image\/28\/16by9\/2026\/08\/30\/2858e4eec2c7430ca53363dba579d3bc_xl.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article class=\"article article--permalink \">\n<header class=\"article__header\">\n<h1 class=\"article__header--headline-title\">&#8216;The Voice&#8217; Finalist Josh Sanders Arrested on Outstanding Warrants, Amid Custody Battle<\/h1>\n<h2 class=\"article__header--headline-fragments\"><span class=\"article__header--hf1 text-uppercase h3\">&#8216;The Voice&#8217; Finalist Josh Sanders<\/span><span class=\"article__header--hf2 text-uppercase h1\">Arrested Over Traffic Violation Warrants &#8230;<\/span><span class=\"article__header--hf3 text-none h2\">Amid Custody Fued<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"social-media-container\" role=\"region\">\n<ul class=\"social social--sm\">\n<li>\n<div class=\"media-swipe\">Exclusive<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"social-item\">\n<li class=\"social-item\">\n<li class=\"social-item\"><\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=tmz.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"google-preferred-btn js-track-link\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"google-preferred-btn__icon\" src=\"https:\/\/static.tmz.com\/tmz-web\/img\/article\/google-icon.svg\" alt=\"Google\" loading=\"lazy\"><span class=\"google-preferred-btn__title\">Add TMZ on Google<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"byline\">By <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tmz.com\/pages\/about\/\">TMZ Staff<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"date-wrapper\">\n                                                                        Published <time class=\"published-datetime\" datetime=\"2026-08-30T16:15:12-07:00\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tmz.com\/sitemaps\/article\/202608\"><br \/>\n                August 30, 2026<br \/>\n                <\/a><br \/>\n                            4:15 PM PDT<\/time><\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"article__blocks clearfix\">\n<section id=\"cb-dd0974a1f601b2e0e022400427692360\" class=\"canvas-block canvas-block-permalink canvas-image-block canvas-image-block-permalink canvas-image-block--default  canvas-block-is-first \">\n<div class=\"image-block\"><a class=\"js-click-image js-track-link image-lightbox-preview\" data-node-ref=\"tmz:image-asset:image_jpg_20260830_2858e4eec2c7430ca53363dba579d3bc\" data-container-ref=\"tmz:article:f2a69f95-f16d-4874-8e1e-2529b4467459\" data-context=\"{&quot;section&quot;:&quot;permalink&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;image&quot;}\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"img-wrapper\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"eager\" src=\"https:\/\/imagez.tmz.com\/image\/28\/4by3\/2026\/08\/30\/2858e4eec2c7430ca53363dba579d3bc_md.jpg\" alt=\"main-Joshua-Sanders-ig-1\" width=\"728\" height=\"546\" class=\"img-fluid image-block__img-fluid img-aspect-auto\"><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"cb-f002eda1920e2e0e83c93d1837da64f7\" class=\"canvas-block canvas-block-permalink canvas-text-block canvas-text-block-permalink canvas-text-block--default  \" data-context=\"{&quot;section&quot;:&quot;permalink&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;text_block&quot;}\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tmz.com\/people\/josh-sanders\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\"><strong>Josh Sanders<\/strong><\/a> has been arrested again &#8230; this time, over outstanding warrants tied to traffic violations and a charge alleging he obstructed a police officer &#8230; TMZ has learned.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"cb-3288a1f58f6b323ff42d543657c0e4f2\" class=\"canvas-block canvas-block-permalink canvas-text-block canvas-text-block-permalink canvas-text-block--default  \" data-context=\"{&quot;section&quot;:&quot;permalink&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;text_block&quot;}\">\n<p>Officials tell TMZ Sanders was taken into custody Saturday by Kannapolis PD and booked into the Cabarrus County Jail in North Carolina.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"cb-815d6c87bd6f0dedd929d306e7165ed4\" class=\"canvas-block canvas-block-permalink canvas-text-block canvas-text-block-permalink canvas-text-block--default  \" data-context=\"{&quot;section&quot;:&quot;permalink&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;text_block&quot;}\">\n<p>We&#8217;re told the warrants stem from traffic-related violations, along with an allegations stating Sanders obstructed or delayed a law enforcement officer.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"cb-6fb8ba960d94050d863faf2bb0e6f795\" class=\"canvas-block canvas-block-permalink canvas-image-block canvas-image-block-permalink canvas-image-block--default  \">\n<div class=\"image-block\"><a class=\"js-click-image js-track-link image-lightbox-preview\" data-node-ref=\"tmz:image-asset:image_jpg_20260619_51969ec88109428b856ae91871bade57\" data-container-ref=\"tmz:article:f2a69f95-f16d-4874-8e1e-2529b4467459\" data-context=\"{&quot;section&quot;:&quot;permalink&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;image&quot;}\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"img-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/imagez.tmz.com\/image\/51\/4by3\/2026\/06\/19\/51969ec88109428b856ae91871bade57_md.jpg\" alt=\"josh sanders facebook blur 1\" width=\"728\" height=\"546\" class=\"img-fluid image-block__img-fluid img-aspect-auto\"><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"cb-151faf849dfe4e22164ef9665ded77db\" class=\"canvas-block canvas-block-permalink canvas-text-block canvas-text-block-permalink canvas-text-block--default  \" data-context=\"{&quot;section&quot;:&quot;permalink&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;text_block&quot;}\">\n<p>The arrest comes as Sanders is already embroiled in a contentious custody battle with his estranged wife, <strong>Kendra<\/strong>, over their three children.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"cb-de35814f3cccf2aab98dea4205f47ae0\" class=\"canvas-block canvas-block-permalink canvas-text-block canvas-text-block-permalink canvas-text-block--default  \" data-context=\"{&quot;section&quot;:&quot;permalink&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;text_block&quot;}\">\n<p>As we previously reported, the couple separated in January and have been fighting over custody. Court documents obtained by TMZ showed Sanders arguing he should have custody, while Kendra made a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tmz.com\/2026\/06\/22\/josh-sanders-custody-battle\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\"><strong>series of allegations<\/strong><\/a> about his behavior, including claims he has struggled with alcohol and drove with their children while intoxicated.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"cb-526b99f79b5a8bd896d73fb0132e5526\" class=\"canvas-block canvas-block-permalink canvas-text-block canvas-text-block-permalink canvas-text-block--default  \" data-context=\"{&quot;section&quot;:&quot;permalink&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;text_block&quot;}\">\n<p>Kendra also accused Sanders of being violent in front of the kids and said his alleged drinking has negatively affected his career following his run on &#8220;The Voice.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"cb-fd70795b6098d116aaef8a2c70191054\" class=\"canvas-block canvas-block-permalink canvas-text-block canvas-text-block-permalink canvas-text-block--default  \" data-context=\"{&quot;section&quot;:&quot;permalink&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;text_block&quot;}\">\n<p>Sanders, for his part, has pushed back against his estranged wife&#8217;s claims and accused her of interfering with his relationship with their children.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"cb-2e14e4a29467fbf2adae13c7e4f4ffe7\" class=\"canvas-block canvas-block-permalink canvas-image-block canvas-image-block-permalink canvas-image-block--default  \">\n<div class=\"image-block\"><a class=\"js-click-image js-track-link image-lightbox-preview\" data-node-ref=\"tmz:image-asset:image_jpg_20260830_baea7a08368c4836bb6d34c214620756\" data-container-ref=\"tmz:article:f2a69f95-f16d-4874-8e1e-2529b4467459\" data-context=\"{&quot;section&quot;:&quot;permalink&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;image&quot;}\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"img-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/imagez.tmz.com\/image\/ba\/4by3\/2026\/08\/30\/baea7a08368c4836bb6d34c214620756_md.jpg\" alt=\"sub-Joshua-Sanders-ig-1\" width=\"728\" height=\"546\" class=\"img-fluid image-block__img-fluid img-aspect-auto\"><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"cb-e204aab57618787d1774cae353e3f770\" class=\"canvas-block canvas-block-permalink canvas-text-block canvas-text-block-permalink canvas-text-block--default  \" data-context=\"{&quot;section&quot;:&quot;permalink&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;text_block&quot;}\">\n<p>Sanders finished as the runner-up on &#8220;The Voice&#8221; two years ago and has continued pursuing his music career since his appearance on the NBC singing competition.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"cb-4988625a9a792a049b2688be68b977ba\" class=\"canvas-block canvas-block-permalink canvas-text-block canvas-text-block-permalink canvas-text-block--default  canvas-block-is-last \" data-context=\"{&quot;section&quot;:&quot;permalink&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;text_block&quot;}\">\n<p>The latest arrest adds another legal complication to the ongoing custody fight.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-12\">\n<ul class=\"social social--permalink\">\n<li class=\"social__item social__item--3items\"><a class=\"btn social__btn social__btn--facebook js-track-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tmz.com\/2026\/08\/30\/josh-sanders-arrested\/\" data-node-ref=\"tmz:article:f2a69f95-f16d-4874-8e1e-2529b4467459\" data-context=\"{&quot;section&quot;:&quot;main&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;facebook-footer&quot;,&quot;pos&quot;:1}\"><br \/>\n                Share<span class=\"social__hide-sm\"> on Facebook<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"social__item social__item--3items\"><a class=\"btn social__btn social__btn--x js-track-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tmz.com\/2026\/08\/30\/josh-sanders-arrested\/\" data-node-ref=\"tmz:article:f2a69f95-f16d-4874-8e1e-2529b4467459\" data-context=\"{&quot;section&quot;:&quot;main&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;twitter-footer&quot;,&quot;pos&quot;:2}\"><br \/>\n                Share<span class=\"social__hide-sm\"> on X<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"social__item social__item--3items\"><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"tag-cloud\">\n<ul class=\"tag-cloud__list-group\"><a class=\"tag-cloud__list-group-item js-track-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tmz.com\/people\/josh-sanders\/\" data-context=\"{&quot;section&quot;:&quot;main&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;tag-cloud&quot;,&quot;pos&quot;:1}\"><br \/>\n                Josh Sanders<br \/>\n              <\/a><a class=\"tag-cloud__list-group-item js-track-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tmz.com\/categories\/celebrity-news\/\" data-context=\"{&quot;section&quot;:&quot;main&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;tag-cloud&quot;,&quot;pos&quot;:2}\"><br \/>\n                Celebrity News<br \/>\n              <\/a><a class=\"tag-cloud__list-group-item js-track-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tmz.com\/categories\/musicians\/\" data-context=\"{&quot;section&quot;:&quot;main&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;tag-cloud&quot;,&quot;pos&quot;:3}\"><br \/>\n                Musicians<br \/>\n              <\/a><a class=\"tag-cloud__list-group-item js-track-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tmz.com\/categories\/reality-tv\/\" data-context=\"{&quot;section&quot;:&quot;main&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;tag-cloud&quot;,&quot;pos&quot;:4}\"><br \/>\n                Reality TV<br \/>\n              <\/a><a class=\"tag-cloud__list-group-item js-track-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tmz.com\/categories\/arrests\/\" data-context=\"{&quot;section&quot;:&quot;main&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;tag-cloud&quot;,&quot;pos&quot;:5}\"><br \/>\n                Arrests<br \/>\n              <\/a><a class=\"tag-cloud__list-group-item js-track-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tmz.com\/categories\/the-voice\/\" data-context=\"{&quot;section&quot;:&quot;main&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;tag-cloud&quot;,&quot;pos&quot;:6}\"><br \/>\n                The Voice<br \/>\n              <\/a><a class=\"tag-cloud__list-group-item js-track-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tmz.com\/categories\/legal\/\" data-context=\"{&quot;section&quot;:&quot;main&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;tag-cloud&quot;,&quot;pos&quot;:7}\"><br \/>\n                Legal<br \/>\n              <\/a><\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<\/article>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.tmz.com\/2026\/08\/30\/josh-sanders-arrested\/&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; 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