JMET

RELEASE DATE:  September 26, 2024

INCIDENT: Marijuana Search Warrant 

INCIDENT DATE: September 25, 2024 

REPORTING DEPUTY: Josephine Marijuana Enforcement Team (JMET)

SUSPECT: Sharon Margulis, 47 years-old

CHARGES: 1- Unlawful Manufacturing of Marijuana

                        2- Unlawful Possession of Marijuana

                        3- Unlawful Appropriation of Water

DETAILS: On September 25, 2024, the Josephine Marijuana Enforcement Team (JMET) executed a search warrant in the 1000 block of White Schoolhouse Road, Cave Junction, regarding an illegal marijuana grow site. The warrant was executed with the assistance of the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) and Josephine County Public Health & Building Safety. The suspect in this case had an OLCC license for marijuana at the property in an attempt to shield themselves from law enforcement action against their illicit activity. Despite having a license for a small portion of the property, the suspect knowingly and willingly grew marijuana far outside the scope of which their license legally allowed.

During the execution of the warrant, approximately 200 pounds of processed marijuana and 400 marijuana plants 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. 

While authorities were on scene, they identified Sharon Margulis as the primary suspect; he was not on scene during the time of the search. The above charges for Sharon have been forwarded to the District Attorney’s Office. 

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