Ventura County Sheriff's Department

On November 8, 2010, Sheriff’s Narcotics Detectives concluded a 3-week investigation into methamphetamine sales in the city of Oxnard. Detectives observed Padilla meet with another subject in a parking lot near the intersection of Rose Ave. and Lockwood St. in Oxnard. Investigators contacted the subjects and found Padilla to be in possession of approximately 3 ounces of methamphetamine. The estimated street value of the narcotics is approximately $8,600.00. Padilla was subsequently arrested for possession of methamphetamine for sale and sales of methamphetamine and booked at the Sheriff’s Pre-Trial Detention Facility. Initially, Padilla provided a false name to investigators, but through fingerprint examination, he was positively identified as Martin Padilla.

Location: Rose Ave. at Lockwood St., Oxnard
Date & Time: November 8, 2010
Unit Responsible: Ventura County Narcotics Bureau, West County Street Team
Suspect City of Residence Age
Martin Padilla Oxnard 31
Officer Preparing Release: Sgt Mike Horne
Follow-up Contact: Sgt Mike Horne 805-383-8700
Approved by: Captain Eric Dowd