Authorities Announce 119 Arrests During 2026 Stagecoach Festival

INDIO (CNS) - A total of 119 people were arrested during the 2026
Stagecoach Country Music Festival in Indio, police said today.
  

The largest number of arrests, 66, were categorized as ``other,'' with
58 of those for possession of alcohol under 21 years of age, according to
the Indio Police Department.
  

The second largest number of arrests, 41, were for false
identification, while seven people were arrested for alleged possession of
drugs and another five for alleged drug and/ or alcohol intoxication.
  

Last year's Stagecoach Festival featured a total of 151 arrests.
  

Police cited 48 people this year for unlawful use of a disabled person
placard and an additional person under the ``other'' category.
  

The three-day festival was held from April 24-26 at the Empire Polo Club.
  

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