FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Fresno City Council District 1 candidate Naindeep Singh Chann, who also goes by Naindeep Singh, has been cleared of DUI allegations after lab results showed there were no drugs in his system, according to Fresno Police Chief Mindy Casto. Casto announced the results during a second news conference Tuesday night, hours after an earlier briefing. He said the department received confirmation from the lab that Singh tested negative for drugs. “This afternoon we received verbal notification from the lab that the results were negative for any drugs,” Casto said. The findings came after Singh’s arrest following a traffic stop just before midnight Saturday. Singh spoke to supporters and members of the media an hour after the Fresno police chief’s news conference. “This is more than an apology. This is about accountability. This is about justice and ensuring the truth is not lost.” overshadowed by political agendas,” Singh said. Casto said he personally contacted Singh and apologized for the arrest. He also said the department would reimburse him for towing and impound costs. Singh said he felt vindicated by the test results. “Today I feel exonerated. I knew from the bottom of my heart what I did and what I didn’t do at all,” he said. According to Fresno police, an officer stopped Singh in the Tower District for expired registration tags. Singh said he had been in the area observing changes meant to improve safety when he was stopped. Earlier Tuesday afternoon, Casto said Singh failed six of eight field sobriety tests, but he passed a breathalyzer test. Fresno Police Chief Mindy Casto announced Tuesday night that Fresno City Council candidate Naindeep Singh’s toxicology report came back negative for any drugs. Bruce Thomas, identified as a law enforcement expert, explained some of the components officers can use during field sobriety tests, having your head tilted back, eyes closed, arms outstretched, looking for balance problems,” Thomas said. Despite the negative drug test results, Casto defended the officer’s investigation and said the officer involved is an expert in drug recognition. “We are making the best decisions we can based on the facts presented,” Casto said. Action News reached out to Singh’s opponent, Rob Fuentes, who said in a statement: “Watching the press conferences held by FPD Chief Casto and I learned two things: First, the arresting officer had probable cause to make the arrest, based on Deep failing 6 of 8 field sobriety tests. Second, Deep has been exonerated, based on the negative results of the official toxicology report. I am sorry that Naindeep experienced what he experienced these past two days. and “Community revitalization, including efforts to fix our roads and sidewalks and expand our park spaces, are the issues I will focus on leading up to Election Day.” Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer also issued a statement saying, “I am extremely disappointed with the untimely and unfortunate arrest of Fresno City Council candidate Naindeep Singh. While I am confident that the arresting officer acted in good faith, believing he had probable cause to make the arrest, the resulting pain and embarrassment was caused to Mr. Singh and his family members. “For news updates, follow Ana Torrea on Facebook, X and Instagram. For news updates, follow Jason Oliveira on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Copyright © 2026 KFSN-TV. All rights reserved.
