JMET Search Warrant: Laurel Road, Cave Junction (Photo) - 08/28/25

INCIDENT: Marijuana Search Warrant

INCIDENT DATE: August 25, 2025

REPORTING DEPUTY: Josephine Marijuana Enforcement Team (JMET)

ARRESTED: Koy Chounlabout, 55 years-old

                      Lae Robert Chounlabout, 52 years-old

CHARGES: 1- Unlawful Possession of Marijuana

                    2- Unlawful Manufacturing of Marijuana                  

DETAILS: On August 25, 2025, the Josephine Marijuana Enforcement Team (JMET) executed a search warrant in the 2000 Block of Laurel Road, Cave Junction, regarding an illegal marijuana grow site.  

During the execution of the warrant, approximately 1,000 marijuana plants were seized and destroyed. The property also had multiple electrical, water, and solid waste code violations. These violations could result in the civil forfeiture of the property.

Koy Chounlabout and Lae Robert Chounlabout were taken into custody and lodged in The Josephine County Jail. They are both charged with Unlawful Possession of Marijuana and Unlawful Manufacturing of Marijuana.

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