Marijuana Search Warrant 08/01/23 (Photo) - 08/02/23

INCIDENT DATE: August 1, 2023

REPORTING DEPUTY: Josephine Marijuana Enforcement Team (JMET)

ARRESTED: Kathie Jordan-Smith, 70 years-old

                     Jesse Lee Robertson, 49 years-old

CHARGES: 1- Unlawful Possession of Marijuana

                   2- Unlawful Manufacturing of Marijuana

                   3- Unlawful Appropriation of Water               

DETAILS:

On August 1, 2023, the Josephine Marijuana Enforcement Team (JMET) with the assistance of Josephine County Public Health & Building Safety, executed a search warrant in the 800 Block of Jackadel Lane, Cave Junction, regarding an illegal marijuana grow site.

During the execution of the warrant, over 2,600 marijuana plants and 1,500 processed pounds of marijuana were seized and destroyed.

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

Kathie Jordan-Smith and Jesse Lee Robertson were both taken into custody and lodged in 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.