Oxnard Police Department – Incident Press Release
On March 26, at approximately 6:00 p.m., officers from the Special Enforcement Unit (gang unit) conducted a traffic enforcement stop in the 100 block of Carmelita Court reference a vehicle code infraction. Upon making contact with the driver, Eric Madrid, officers observed in plain view narcotics from inside the vehicle. Further investigation yielded a 9mm handgun, ammunition and additional narcotics for sales.
Madrid is a documented criminal street gang member. Further, he is a convicted felon and is prohibited from owning or possessing a firearm or ammunition. Madrid was arrested for multiple felonies that include selling and transporting controlled substances, removing the manufacturer’s number from a firearm, felon in possession of a firearm and being in possession of a firearm with a controlled substance.
The Oxnard Police Department’s Special Enforcement Unit is committed to reducing gang crimes and gun violence in the City of Oxnard through the strict enforcement of laws specifically targeting known, active gang members residing in the city. Anyone with information regarding this case or other criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600, or online via the Oxnard Police Department’s website: www.oxnardpd.org, and clicking on Report Suspicious Activity. You can remain anonymous if you choose to do so. You can also remain anonymous by calling the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit this site: www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.
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