Fresno Woman Says Phoenix DUI Arrest Ruined Wedding Trip After Tests Showed No Alcohol Or Drugs

A Fresno woman’s wedding trip to Arizona has turned into a federal civil rights lawsuit after she says Phoenix police arrested her for DUI even though her breath test showed 0.00 and later testing found no alcohol or drugs in her system.

Brianna Longoria, an aspiring nurse from Fresno, was in Arizona in December 2024 for her wedding when Phoenix police pulled her over during a nighttime traffic stop. According to FOX26/KMPH, body camera footage provided by her attorneys shows an officer telling Longoria she had run a red light and that the rear lights on her rental vehicle were not on.

The case has gained attention because of what happened next. Officers moved from a traffic stop to a DUI investigation, even after one officer said she was “not expecting any alcohol” and the portable breath test came back with “triple zeros.”

Fresno Woman Pulled Over In Phoenix During Wedding Trip

According to the federal complaint, Longoria was driving north on 7th Street in Phoenix around 10:57 p.m. on December 29, 2024, in a rented 2024 Toyota RAV4. Her husband, Victor Delgado, was in the passenger seat.

The lawsuit says Officer Mary Metheny claimed Longoria ran a red light. However, the complaint alleges body camera footage showed the traffic light was green when Longoria drove through the intersection.

ABC15 reported that Longoria had traveled to Arizona to get married so her sick father could attend. The complaint says she had gotten married the day before the arrest and later missed her honeymoon because of legal costs and transportation issues tied to the case.

Breath Test Shows “Triple Zeros”

During the stop, officers asked Longoria to perform field sobriety tests. FOX26 reported that body camera video shows an officer preparing her for a portable breath test and saying, “I’m not expecting any alcohol.” Moments later, the officer said, “Triple zeros. That’s what I thought.”

The complaint says the portable breath test confirmed no alcohol was in Longoria’s system. It also alleges she had normal speech and coordination and showed no impairment during an eye test.

Despite that, Longoria was placed under arrest. FOX26 reported that an officer told her, “I do believe that you’re impaired. I’m placing you under arrest for DUI.”

Lawsuit Alleges Officers Pointed To Red Eyes And Pupil Size

The lawsuit says Officer Metheny claimed Longoria had red eyes and large pupils. Longoria’s attorneys dispute that. The complaint alleges her eyes were not red, her pupils were not dilated, and body camera footage did not support those claims.

Arizona’s Family reported that the lawsuit says Longoria showed no signs of impairment and passed all field sobriety tests. The same report says Longoria later underwent a blood test that showed no alcohol or drugs in her system.

The federal complaint also says the City continued to prosecute Longoria for DUI drugs after receiving preliminary results showing she had no drugs or alcohol in her blood at the time of arrest.

Body Camera Quote Raises DUI Quota Questions

One of the most viral parts of the case comes from a body camera conversation cited in the lawsuit.

According to the complaint, while Longoria was being processed, Officer Anette Hannah said, “They’re going to kick me off squad if I don’t get a DUI.” The complaint says Officer Metheny responded, “No. No. There’s nights where I don’t get any. You’re fine.” The complaint also quotes Hannah saying, “I can’t just conjure one up. I have tried,” followed by Metheny allegedly saying, “You can. You can.”

Longoria’s attorneys argue the exchange points to pressure on officers to make DUI arrests. FOX26 reported that the Phoenix Police Department denied having DUI quotas and said DUI enforcement decisions must be based on observed driving behavior, signs of impairment, and the totality of the circumstances.

Arizona’s Family also reported a Phoenix Police Department statement denying DUI quotas. The department said DUI enforcement assignments are based on operational needs and that officers are expected to act when observations and training lead them to believe a driver may be impaired.

Charges Dropped, But Longoria Says Damage Was Done

The criminal case did not end with a conviction. According to the federal complaint, a prosecutor filed a motion to dismiss the DUI case without prejudice on April 3, 2025. The complaint says Longoria could have been charged again until October 2025 because of how the dismissal was filed.

Longoria’s license was also suspended after the arrest. The complaint says California refused to reinstate her driving privileges until the criminal DUI case and administrative hearing were resolved. She remained without a driver’s license until July 2025.

On July 11, 2025, an Arizona administrative law judge dismissed the order suspending Longoria’s license after the Department of Transportation did not present sufficient evidence.

Arrest Allegedly Affected Her Health, School, And Nursing Career

Longoria says the arrest affected more than her wedding trip. The federal complaint alleges she was battling cervical cancer at the time and had two major surgeries scheduled. It says the suspended license and lack of valid identification created issues with medical care and caused her to miss a cancer-related procedure.

The complaint also says Longoria was taking prerequisite courses for nursing school at the time. Her attorneys argue the stress, transportation problems, and arrest record harmed her grades and could affect future nursing school background checks.

ABC15 reported that Longoria is still working to clear the arrest from her record.

Federal Lawsuit Remains Active

Longoria filed a federal civil rights lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona. The lawsuit names Officer Mary Metheny, Officer Anette Hannah, unknown spouses, and the City of Phoenix as defendants. Justia lists the case as Longoria v. Metheny et al, case number 2:2025cv04931, filed on December 23, 2025.

The docket shows the defendants filed an answer in February 2026, and a scheduling conference was set for March 26, 2026.

Longoria is seeking damages, policy changes, and removal of the DUI arrest from government records. The lawsuit remains in its early stages, and the allegations have not been decided by a judge or jury.

For now, the case is drawing attention far beyond Arizona because of the “triple zeros” breath test, the negative drug and alcohol claims, and the body camera conversation that Longoria’s attorneys say raises serious questions about DUI enforcement pressure.

Quick Facts

Name: Brianna Longoria
From: Fresno, California
Location of arrest: Phoenix, Arizona
Date of traffic stop: December 29, 2024
Vehicle: Rented 2024 Toyota RAV4
Initial allegation: Red-light violation and rear lights issue
DUI claim: DUI drugs
Breath test: 0.00 / “triple zeros”
Blood/drug testing: Lawsuit and reports say no alcohol or drugs were found
Criminal charge status: Dismissed without prejudice in April 2025
License suspension: Administrative suspension later dismissed in July 2025
Current case: Federal civil rights lawsuit against Phoenix, City of, Officer Mary Metheny, Officer Anette Hannah, and others
Police response: Phoenix Police deny DUI quotas

What Is Confirmed

The federal lawsuit exists, and Justia lists it as Longoria v. Metheny et al, filed in December 2025 in the District of Arizona.

FOX26, ABC15, and Arizona’s Family all reported on the case and the body camera footage.

The complaint alleges Longoria’s breath test showed 0.00 and that bloodwork was negative for drugs and alcohol.

Phoenix Police denied having DUI quotas in statements reported by FOX26 and Arizona’s Family.

What Is Not Yet Confirmed

A judge or jury has not ruled that the officers violated Longoria’s rights.

The DUI quota allegation remains an allegation in the lawsuit.

Phoenix Police deny formal DUI quotas.

The full internal Phoenix Police review has not been publicly resolved in the sources I found.