Fresno Police Arrest Nine at DUI Checkpoint in Year-End Operation

By Anthony W. Haddad

Published 4 months ago on

January 3, 2025

Fresno police arrested nine drivers for DUI on New Year's Eve, with more enforcement operations planned throughout 2025. (GV Wire File)

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Fresno police arrested nine drivers on suspicion of driving under the influence during a New Year’s Eve enforcement operation, authorities said in a news release.

Authorities said first-time DUI offenders face steep consequences, including an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties, as well as a suspended driver’s license.

Fresno police announced plans for a follow-up DUI enforcement operation on Jan. 11, as well as ongoing patrols and checkpoints throughout the year aimed at preventing impaired driving.

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Anthony W. Haddad, who graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with his undergraduate degree and has an MBA at Fresno State, is the Swiss Army knife of GV Wire. He writes stories, manages social media, and represents the organization on the ground.