SAN FRANCISCO—On Friday, May 22, 2026, 58-year-old Detra Thomas, who has ties to Antioch in the East Bay, was found guilty for driving under the influence of drugs (California Vehicle Code 23152(b)) by a trial of jury on Interstate 80 near Fourth Street.
Thomas was on trial for an incident that happened on August 16, 2025, at approximately 11:30 p.m. California Highway Patrol officers observed Thomas’ vehicle, which had no rear license plate, making an illegal lane change over the gore point from the exit lane near Fourth Street. Before making a traffic stop, the CHP officers noticed that Thomas’ vehicle was driving erratically in her lane.
When the CHP officers connected with Thomas, they noticed there were signs of a drug intoxication. They conducted a DUI investigation and apprehended Thomas for driving under the influence of drugs. A chemical blood test confirmed that there was a presence of elevated levels of cocaine and Tetrahyrocannabinbl (THC).
Assistant District Attorney Ricky Herrera with paralegals Nohemi Torres, Lord Fernandez and Raquel Paz Aleman and IT support Leland Chan and Noaeh Pinaire as his support team prosecuted this case. Prosecutors worked in collaboration with CHP to build a strong and solid case against Thomas.
