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Singh Challenges DUI Arrest After His Own Test. Will Hold News Conference
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By Edward Smith
Published 4 hours ago on
October 26, 2026

An independent urine test taken by Fresno City Council candidate Naindeep Singh showed no positive results for drugs. (GV Wire Composite)

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A urinalysis report released publicly Monday reportedly shows that Fresno City Council candidate Naindeep Singh tested negative for several drugs.

In response to the controversy, Singh will hold a news conference Monday at 5:30 p.m. in the Tower Theatre, multiple sources have confirmed. Singh has not responded to requests for comment or verification made by GV Wire.

Singh was arrested Saturday for suspicion of driving under the influence of a drug, Fresno police said.

Test Conducted at CRMC

As the police department awaits results of its official toxicology report, Singh had his own urine test done at Community Regional Medical Center, one source close to Singh confirmed to GV Wire.

A Facebook post from Kiel Thomas Lopez-Schmidt, who had reportedly been with Singh on Saturday, corroborated those details.

Singh’s alleged test shows it was taken Sunday morning at about 4 a.m., before he left the hospital where he was taken, the source told GV Wire.

Singh’s drug screen shows negative results for amphetamines, barbituates, benzodiazepines, cannabinoids, cocaine, opiates, fentanyl, and PCP.

Fresno police told GV Wire test results could take weeks. They did not confirm all the drugs they test for.

Singh is a Central Unified trustee and community organizer. He faces State Center Community College District trustee and attorney Rob Fuentes for the District 1 seat held by Annalisa Perea, who is running for state Assembly.

Singh Known for Not Doing Drugs, Alcohol

Singh is known in the community for not drinking or doing drugs.

Others present with Singh on Saturday attested to his drug- and alcohol-free lifestyle.

Fresno Unified Board President Veva Islas in a Facebook post that she had been with him at the Tower District Fern Fest, where she said “no one was drunk or under the influence of drugs.”

Many in the Sikh community describe Singh as a strong man of faith who does not drink or do drugs. Police arrested Singh on Saturday after he reportedly was swerving and had expired tags, according to independent Fresno journalist David Taub.

Although police verified late Sunday night that Singh had been arrested, his name did not appear on arrest records.

Urinalysis Report Posted on Social Media

(Naindeep Singh’s toxicology report)

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Edward Smith began reporting for GV Wire in May 2023. His reporting career began at Fresno City College, graduating with an associate degree in journalism. After leaving school he spent the next six years with The Business Journal, doing research for the publication as well as covering the restaurant industry. Soon after, he took on real estate and agriculture beats, winning multiple awards at the local, state and national level. You can contact Edward at 559-440-8372 or at Edward.Smith@gvwire.com.
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