Marijuana Search Warrant 07/24/23 (Photo) - 07/25/23

INCIDENT DATE: July 24, 2023

REPORTING DEPUTY: Josephine Marijuana Enforcement Team (JMET)

ARRESTED: Jesus Mario Arizmendi, 29 years-old

                     Alberto Garcia-Mendoza, 34 years-old

CHARGES: 1- Unlawful Manufacturing of Marijuana

                   2- Unlawful Possession of Marijuana                 

DETAILS:

On July 24, 2023, the Josephine Marijuana Enforcement Team (JMET) with the assistance of Josephine County Public Health & Building Safety, executed a search warrant in the 500 block of Verde Lane, Merlin, regarding an illegal marijuana grow site.

During the execution of the warrant, 1,500 pounds of processed marijuana was seized and destroyed.

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

Jesus Mario Arizmedni and Alberto Garcia-Mendoza were both taken into custody and lodged in the Josephine County Jail for Unlawful Manufacturing of Marijuana and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana.

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