JMET Search Warrant: Old Highway 199 (Photo) - 09/05/23

Release Date:  September 5, 2023
 

INCIDENT: Marijuana Search Warrant

INCIDENT DATE: August 31, 2023

REPORTING DEPUTY: Josephine Marijuana Enforcement Team (JMET)

CHARGES: 1- Unlawful Manufacturing of Marijuana

                   2- Unlawful Appropriation of Water

DETAILS: In the evening hours of August 31, 2023, the Josephine Marijuana Enforcement Team (JMET) with the assistance of Josephine County Public Health & Building Safety, executed a search warrant in the 20000 Block of Old Highway 199, Cave Junction, regarding an illegal marijuana grow site.

During the execution of the warrant, over 4,100 marijuana plants were seized and destroyed. Additionally, a water truck delivering water to the marijuana grow was seized. JMET received several complaints regarding this water truck and its activity with illegal marijuana grows and disruption to the community. The water truck is believed to have been involved with numerous other illegal marijuana grows in the county. 

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 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.