Captured: Madden Arrested After Stabbing 16 Year Old Pregnant Female

On Friday August 23 at approximately 5:53 pm, Johnny Madden was taken into custody by Antioch Police Department patrol officers after a brief foot pursuit in the 2900 block of Delta Fair Blvd in Antioch. He was wanted for assault with a deadly weapon.

Madden was then booked into APD and then sent to the Martinez Detention Facility as the case is currently being prepared for criminal filing with the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s office.

If you recall, at 10:36 am on August 21, Antioch Police responded to an incident where its believed Johnny Madden, 18, stabbed a 16-year-old pregnant female victim on Hamlin Drive in Antioch.  The female victim had stab wounds do her leg and abdomen, however, neither cuts were life threatening to her or the unborn child. He also stabbed the family dog, a six-month old shepherd puppy, during the incident.

Any further information or additional press releases will be provided by the Investigations Bureau at (925) 779-6926.

Here is the official Press Release that went out today

On 8/23/13 at approximately 5:53 PM, Johnny Madden was taken into custody by Antioch Police Department patrol officers after a brief foot pursuit in the 2900 block of Delta Fair Blvd in Antioch. Madden was booked into APD and then sent to the Martinez Detention Facility. This case is currently being prepared for criminal filing with the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office.

Any further information or additional press releases will be provided by the Investigations Bureau at (925) 779-6939. You may also text a tip to 274637 (CRIMES) using key word ANTIOCH

Here is the official Press Release that was originally put out last week.

Antioch Police responded to a call of a female victim who had been stabbed by her boyfriend Johnny Madden (18 yrs old). Madden had fled prior to police arrival. Officers searched for Madden in the immediate area but he was not located. Officers contacted the victim who had a non-life threatening cut to her left leg and abdomen. The victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment.

The incident is still under investigation. Anyone with information regarding Madden’s location is encouraged to contact the Antioch Police Department.

This preliminary information is made available by the Field Services Bureau.

Any further information or additional press releases will be provided by the Investigations Bureau at (925) 779-6926.