Sonora, Calif. – Tuolumne County District Attorney announced that as of March 25, 2025, the DUI Prosecution Unit had charged 105 cases involving DUI offenses in 2025, averaging more than one per day.
While the actual numbers for prior years are not available due to reporting deadlines, these numbers are believed to be a significant increase over years prior. Driving Under the Influence is an issue that affects all members of our community, including everyone driving on our roadways.
DA Jenecke notes, “The numbers do not lie – we have a serious DUI problem in Tuolumne County. The sheer volume of cases demonstrates that there is a significant danger to those who drive on Tuolumne County’s roads from those who choose to drink or consume drugs and drive. Everyday, members of our community are in danger of being killed by those who drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs or both. It’s a disturbing call to action for our community to change how we think about and engage in this extremely destructive and dangerous behavior.”
The DUI Prosecution Unit attorney is staffed by Deputy District Attorney Kate Christie, who handles all DUI offenses at all stages of the proceedings. DDA Christie would like to thank CHP Sonora, Sonora PD, and the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office for their continued vigilance on the roadways, being proactive in their approach to monitoring, detecting, stopping, and investigating those who are suspected of Driving Under the Influence. DDA Christie also thanks and encourages those who see anyone driving in an unsafe manner to report it to law enforcement.
The DUI Prosecution Unit was established in October 2024, and is funded by a grant through the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 25, 2025 | Contact Information Kate Christie DA@tuolumnecounty.ca.gov 209-588-5465 |
