MENIFEE: Trio arrested after traffic stop, search warrant, when deputies locate drugs, weapons

MENIFEE — Deputies arrested three people following a traffic stop after discovering the trio was in possession of narcotics and drug paraphernalia, Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 9. After the traffic stop, deputies served a search warrant at the alleged suspect’s home, at which time they located and seized additional narcotics and multiple weapons.

After the investigation, Victoria Madrigal, 52, Erika Fletchall, 29, and Travis Schulz, 25 – who are all Menifee residents – were later booked into Cois Byrd Detention Center in Murrieta on a variety of drug related charges, Riverside Sheriff’s Sergeant Sam Morovich explained after the incident and arrests.

Members of the Menifee Special Enforcement Team conducted a traffic enforcement stop about 4:30 p.m., near the intersection of Westlink Drive and Newport Road Menifee.

During a subsequent search of the trio and their vehicle, deputies located methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia, according to Morovich. Based on the discovered narcotics, deputies arrested all three occupants.

SET members obtained a search warrant for Madrigal’s residence, located in the 29000 block of St. Andrews Drive in Menifee and served the warrant later that evening, about 8 p.m.

During the service of the search warrant deputies located and seized additional narcotics, including methamphetamine and cocaine. Deputies also located drug paraphernalia and seven firearms.

An online jail records search revealed both Madrigal and Fletchall were booked on suspicion of possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. Schulz was booked on suspicion of possession of a controlled substance and being under the influence of a controlled substance. All three were cited and released within hours of their arrest.

Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to call Officer B. Cardinale or Officer M. Gil at the Perris Sheriff Station at (951) 210-1000 or by email. Callers can refer to incident file number ME180090074 and can remain anonymous. Citizens may also submit a tip using the Sheriff’s CrimeTips online form.

 

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Trevor Montgomery, who recently moved from Riverside County to Shasta County, runs Riverside County News Source and Shasta County News Source. Additionally, he writes for Riverside County based newspapers Valley News, The Valley Chronicle and Anza Valley Outlook as well as Bonsall/Fallbrook Village News in San Diego County.

Trevor spent 10 years in the U.S. Army as an Orthopedic Specialist before joining the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department in 1998. He was medically retired after losing his leg, breaking his back and suffering both spinal cord and brain injuries in an off-duty accident.

During his time with the sheriff’s department, Trevor worked at several different stations, including Robert Presley Detention Center, Southwest Station in Temecula, Hemet/Valle Vista Station, Ben Clark Public Safety Training Center and Lake Elsinore Station, along with other locations.