Weapons Seized in Coachella Residence; Two Individuals Arrested
“On May 15, 2024, at 5:00 p.m., the Coachella Community Action Team, with the assistance of the Southern Coachella Valley Community Services District Team, served a weapons-related search warrant at a residence in the 46000 block of Tyler Street, located within the city of Coachella.
During a search of the residence, deputies located three non-serialized firearms, several high-capacity magazines, and ammunition. The firearms seized included an assault rifle and two Glock-style semi-automatic handguns. The two handguns were modified with a device commonly referred to as a “switch,” which converts the weapon into a fully automatic firearm.
During the search warrant service, Juan Madrigal, an 18-year-old of Coachella, and a 15-year-old juvenile were taken into custody without incident and arrested for multiple firearm-related charges.
Juan Madrigal was booked at the John Benoit Detention Center for possession of a machine gun, possession of a non-serialized loaded firearm, child endangerment, and violation of probation.
The 15-year-old juvenile was booked at Indio Juvenile Hall for a juvenile in possession of a firearm, juvenile in possession of a machine gun, juvenile in possession of a non-serialized firearm, and juvenile in possession of ammunition.
Anyone with information related to criminal activity within the City of Coachella is encouraged to contact the Thermal Station’s Coachella Community Action Team at (760) 863-8990. If you wish to remain anonymous, call Valley Crimestoppers at (760) 341-7867.
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