Marijuana Search Warrant 07/31/23 (Photo) - 08/01/23

INCIDENT DATE: July 31, 2023

REPORTING DEPUTY: Josephine Marijuana Enforcement Team (JMET)

ARRESTED: Jesus Ayala-Farras, 29 years-old

                  Gerardo Gutierrez Calderon, 21 years-old

CHARGES: 1- Unlawful Manufacturing of Marijuana

                 2- Unlawful Appropriation of Water               

DETAILS:

On July 31, 2023, the Josephine Marijuana Enforcement Team (JMET) with the assistance of Josephine County Public Health & Building Safety, executed a search warrant in the 200 Block of Beaver Meadows Road, Cave Junction, regarding an illegal marijuana grow site.

During the execution of the warrant, over 3,450 marijuana plants were 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 Ayala-Farras and Gerardo Gutierrez Calderon were both taken into custody and lodged in the Josephine County Jail for 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.