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Released By: Sergeant Jason Wall
Release Date: September 4, 2024
Location#1: 55000 block of Osprey Road, Bend
Location #2: 52000 block of Ponderosa Way, La Pine
Arrested: Kaleb Ryan Beckwith (34)
Charges: ORS 475(C).349 (3) (b) Unlawful Manufacture Marijuana (Felony), ORS 475.752 Unlawful Manufacture/Unlawful Possession of a Schedule One Controlled Substance (Psilocybin) (Felony)
Arrested: Madison Woods (28)
Charges: ORS 475(C).349 (3) (b) Unlawful Manufacture Marijuana (Felony), ORS 475.752 Unlawful Manufacture/Unlawful Possession of a Schedule One Controlled Substance (Psilocybin) (Felony)
Arrested: Sean Edward Berroth (36)
Charges: ORS 475(C).349 (3) (b) Unlawful Manufacture Marijuana (Felony), ORS 475(C).349 (3) (b) Attempted MCS Marijuana (Misdemeanor)
Arrested: Laura M Koestner (38)
Charges: ORS 475(C).349 (3) (b) Attempted MCS Marijuana (Misdemeanor)
Narrative:
At approximately 8:00 am on August 29th, 2024, Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Illegal Marijuana Market Enforcement (DCIMME) Detectives executed two search warrants concluding a long-term investigation into the illegal production of marijuana.
The two search warrants were executed in the 52000 Block of Ponderosa Way, La Pine and 55000 Block of Osprey Rd, Bend. Both address' were being used in conjunction with one another to produce illegal marijuana.
During the search of the locations, 461 marijuana plants in various stages of growth were located and seized. Over 5.5 pounds of processed marijuana was seized from the location. Seven firearms and U.S currency were seized from the locations. During the search, over 23 pounds of processed psilocybin mushrooms were located and seized.
Based on recent Oregon/Idaho drug pricing from 2023, the value of the seized psilocybin was valued at over $35,000. Detectives believe both the illegal marijuana and psilocybin was destined for the black market.
This investigation is ongoing and anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to report their information to Deschutes County 911 non-emergency at (541) 693-6911.
Beckwith and Woods were both lodged at the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office Adult Jail on the above listed charges. Berroth and Koestner were issued criminal citations for the above listed charges.
DCIMME would like to thank, Central Oregon Drug Enforcement, Bend Police Department, Redmond Police Department, Oregon State Police, Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Oregon National Guard, Oregon Water Resources Department, Deschutes County Code Enforcement.
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is a full-service agency that oversees the adult jail, provides patrol, criminal investigations, civil process and search and rescue operations. Special units include SWAT, Street Crimes, Marine Patrol, ATV Patrol, Forest Patrol, along with five K9 teams. Founded in 1916 and today led by your duly elected Sheriff L. Shane Nelson, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office serves 210,000 residents in Deschutes County. The agency has 265 authorized and funded personnel, which includes 195 sworn employees who provide services to the 3,055 square miles of Deschutes County.