Traffic stop leads to gun and drug arrest

For The Madera Tribune

A traffic stop for reckless driving led to a discovered gun and cocaine, as well as a black ski mask. The suspect was prohibited from possessing firearms due to a prior felony conviction.

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Madera Police Department Corporal Jeremy Smith conducted a traffic stop near W. 4th Street and north I Street after observing a vehicle being driven recklessly by Alan Guillen. 

During the Sunday night stop, Corporal Smith noticed a firearm on the floorboard next to Guillen feet and the serial number had been intentionally removed.

A further search of the vehicle uncovered cocaine and a black ski mask. It was later confirmed that Guillen is prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition due to a prior felony conviction. He was arrested and booked into the Madera County Jail on multiple charges.