Man Arrested on DUI, Gun Charges After Traffic Stop in Downtown Fresno

By Anthony W. Haddad

Published 4 months ago on

May 19, 2025

A man was arrested in downtown Fresno for DUI and multiple gun-related charges after officers found a loaded handgun in his vehicle during a traffic stop. (Fresno PD)

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A man was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and multiple gun-related charges following a traffic stop in downtown Fresno, police said on Monday.

Officers pulled over a vehicle near Inyo and O streets for a traffic violation, according to the Fresno Police Department.

Officers said the driver showed signs of being under the influence of alcohol and was taken into custody for DUI.

During an inventory of the vehicle before it was towed, officers found a loaded handgun in the center console next to the driver, police said.

The man was booked into the Fresno County Jail on DUI and weapons charges.

His identity was not immediately released.

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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.