A Fresno man was arrested in Kerman on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, after allegedly driving recklessly, resisting arrest, and showing signs of being under the influence, police said. (Kerman PD)
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A Fresno man was arrested Wednesday after resisting arrest during a traffic stop following reports of reckless driving, the Kerman Police Department said in a statement.
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Officers also observed signs that the driver was under the influence of drugs and alcohol, according to police.
Around 4:30 p.m., the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office notified Kerman police about a white sedan reportedly driving recklessly toward the city limits. The driver was allegedly speeding and traveling on the wrong side of the road, officers said.
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Multiple Kerman officers intercepted the vehicle near Madera Avenue and Whitesbridge Road.
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During the traffic stop, the driver became combative and refused to comply with officers’ commands, police said. A taser was deployed, and the driver was taken into custody.
A field sobriety test indicated the driver was under the influence of a controlled substance. Due to preexisting medical conditions, he was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
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