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INCIDENT DATE AND TIME: May 25, 2022 at 6:00 AM
REPORTING DEPUTY: Josephine Marijuana Enforcement Team (JMET)
ARRESTED: 1- James Filomeo, 28 years-old
2- Sheridan Westin, 24 years-old
CHARGES: 1- Unlawful Manufacturing of Marijuana
2- Unlawful Possession of Marijuana
DETAILS:
On May 25, 2022, the Josephine Marijuana Enforcement Team (JMET) executed a search warrant in the 1200 block of Pickett Creek Road regarding an illegal marijuana grow site.
During the execution of the warrant, approximately 4,300 marijuana plants and approximately 500 pounds of processed marijuana were located inside multiple greenhouses and an indoor growing area on the property. The marijuana plants and processed marijuana were seized and destroyed. Multiple firearms and pieces of equipment were also seized along with approximately $40,000.
28 year-old James Filomeo and 24 year-old Sheridan Westin were taken into custody and lodged at the Josephine County Jail for Unlawful Manufacturing and Possession of Marijuana.
At the time of this press release the investigation is ongoing and no further details are being released.