60 people arrested during Head Trip music festival, Indio police report

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) - 60 people were arrested during the Head Trip music festival this past weekend in Indio.

Indio police released their breakdown of arrests and citations during the weekend, showing that nearly half of the arrests were related to possession of drugs.

• Total Arrests: 60
  • Drug/Alcohol/Intoxication: 6
  • False Identification: 14
  • Possession of Drug Crimes: 29
  • Property Crimes: 0
  • Other: 11

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How do the numbers compare to Coachella and Stagecoach? There was a drop in arrests; however, there is one less day for Head Trip and less attendance, particularly compared to Coachella.

Coachella Arrests Weekend 1 and 2 (2022-2026)

Stagecoach Arrests (2022-2026)

Police added that traffic remained steady to moderate during the day, with some congestion observed during peak hours at intersections near the Empire Polo Club.

The festival was shut down early on Saturday night due to the lightning.