Marijuana Search Warrant 08/17/23 (Photo) - 08/21/23

INCIDENT DATE: August 17, 2023

REPORTING DEPUTY: Josephine Marijuana Enforcement Team (JMET)

CHARGES: 1- Unlawful Manufacturing of Marijuana

                   2- Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 

                   3- Unlawful Appropriation of Water                

DETAILS:

On August 17, 2023, the Josephine Marijuana Enforcement Team (JMET) executed a search warrant in the 400 block of Brimstone Road, Wolf Creek, regarding an illegal marijuana grow site. The search warrant was executed with the assistance of Interagency Marijuana Enforcement Team (IMET), Douglas Interagency Narcotics Team (DINT), Oregon State Police (OSP), Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), and Josephine County Public Health & Building Safety.

During the execution of the warrant, more than 2,300 marijuana plants and 60 pounds of processed marijuana were seized and destroyed.

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

The primary suspect was not at the location during the search. They will be charged with Unlawful Manufacturing of Marijuana, Unlawful Possession of Marijuana, and Unlawful Appropriation of Water if located.

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