Marijuana Search Warrant 06/21/23 (Photo) - 06/22/23

INCIDENT DATE: June 21, 2023

REPORTING DEPUTY: Josephine Marijuana Enforcement Team (JMET)

ARRESTED: Andres Guizar Contreras, 38 years-old

CHARGES: 1- Unlawful Possession of Marijuana

                   2- Unlawful Manufacturing of Marijuana

                   3- Unlawful Appropriation of Water                    

DETAILS:

On June 21, 2023, the Josephine Marijuana Enforcement Team (JMET) with the assistance of Rogue Area Drug Enforcement (RADE) and Josephine County Public Health & Building Safety, executed a search warrant in the 3000 block of Waldo Road, Cave Junction, regarding an illegal marijuana grow site.

During the execution of the warrant, more than 5,900 marijuana plants and 15 pounds of processed marijuana were seized and destroyed. Additionally, several firearms were seized at the scene.

The property also had multiple water and solid waste code violations. These violations could result in the criminal forfeiture of the property. 

Andres Guizar Contreras was taken into custody and lodged at the Josephine County Jail for Unlawful Possession of Marijuana, Unlawful Manufacturing of Marijuana, and Unlawful Appropriation of Water.

At the time of this press release the investigation is ongoing and no further details are being released.