Fresno Police Arrest 16 Drivers on DUI Charges

Crime

By Anthony W. Haddad

Published 2 days ago on

January 5, 2026

Fresno police arrested 16 drivers on suspicion of driving under the influence during a DUI enforcement operation on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026. (GV Wire Composite/Paul Marshall)

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Fresno police arrested 16 drivers on suspicion of driving under the influence during an enforcement operation on Saturday.

Police said drivers charged with a first-time DUI face an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties, along with a suspended driver’s license.

The Fresno Police Department announced another DUI enforcement operation is scheduled for Jan. 17, with additional patrols and checkpoints planned throughout the year.

Funding for the enforcement efforts is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Anthony W. Haddad,

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