A Stockton man is facing charges in Corning, California, after police say he admitted to smoking cannabis just moments before being pulled over. The incident happened in the early hours of Saturday, August 9, 2025, and has raised renewed concerns about impaired driving on local roads.
According to the Corning Police Department, an officer spotted a white Honda sedan failing to stop at a stop sign on Everett Freeman Way around 1:17 a.m. The officer conducted a traffic stop for the violation, during which the driver’s behavior immediately drew suspicion.
The driver, later identified as 35-year-old Danny Long Mey, a Stockton man, reportedly told the officer he had smoked cannabis right before being pulled over. Police say the Stockton man showed “objective physical conditions” consistent with cannabis intoxication. These included slow reaction times, impaired coordination, and other visible signs recognized during impaired driving investigations.
Field sobriety tests were administered at the scene, but authorities say the Stockton man failed to complete them to a satisfactory standard. This led officers to believe he was under the influence while operating the vehicle.
A search of the vehicle uncovered cannabis and related paraphernalia. According to police, the Stockton man was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Tehama County Jail for booking. He faces potential DUI charges for driving under the influence of cannabis, in addition to the initial traffic violation.
The arrest serves as a reminder that driving under the influence of cannabis is treated similarly to alcohol-related DUIs in California. Law enforcement agencies across the state have been increasingly vocal about the dangers of impaired driving, particularly since the legalization of recreational cannabis in 2016. Officials stress that even though cannabis use is legal for adults, it remains illegal to operate a vehicle while impaired.
For residents of Stockton and beyond, the case of this Stockton man underscores the reality that impaired driving enforcement is not limited to alcohol.
The Corning Police Department has not released additional details regarding court dates or legal representation for the Stockton man. However, they reiterated that patrol officers remain on high alert for impaired drivers, especially during late-night hours when such incidents are more common.
As the investigation continues, the Stockton man’s arrest stands as another example of how quick decisions—like getting behind the wheel after smoking cannabis—can lead to serious legal consequences. Authorities urge all drivers to make responsible choices and ensure they are sober before taking to the road.
