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INCIDENT: Marijuana Search Warrant
INCIDENT DATE: July 25, 2024
REPORTING DEPUTY: Josephine Marijuana Enforcement Team (JMET)
CHARGES: 1- Unlawful Manufacturing of Marijuana
2- Unlawful Appropriation of Water
DETAILS: On July 25, 2024, the Josephine Marijuana Enforcement Team (JMET) with the assistance of Josephine County Public Health & Building Safety, executed a search warrant in the 3000 Block of Southside Road, Grants Pass, regarding an illegal marijuana grow site.
During the execution of the warrant, over 700 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.
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.