JMET Search Warrant: Althouse Creek Rd (Photo) - 09/03/25

INCIDENT: Marijuana Search Warrant

INCIDENT DATE: August 26, 2025

REPORTING DEPUTY: Josephine Marijuana Enforcement Team (JMET)

ARRESTED: Richard James Bassett Jr., 33 years-old

CHARGES: 1- Unlawful Possession of Marijuana

                    2- Unlawful Manufacturing of Marijuana

                    3- Unlawful Appropriation of Ground Water             

DETAILS: On August 26, 2025, the Josephine Marijuana Enforcement Team (JMET) executed a search warrant in the 700 Block of Althouse Creek Road, Cave Junction, regarding an illegal marijuana grow site. The warrant was executed with the assistance of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), United States Marshals Service (USMS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and Rogue Area Drug Enforcement (RADE).

During the execution of the warrant, over 11,600 marijuana plants and 2,500 pounds of processed marijuana were seized and destroyed. Additionally, a firearm located on scene was seized.

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

Richard James Bassett Jr. was taken into custody and lodged in The Josephine County Jail. He is charged with Unlawful Possession of Marijuana, Unlawful Manufacturing of Marijuana, and Unlawful Appropriation of Ground Water.

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