MARIJUANA SEARCH WARRANTS

Josephine Co. Sheriff's Office

On August 23 and 24, 2022, the Josephine Marijuana Enforcement Team (JMET) executed four separate search warrants in Josephine County regarding illegal marijuana grow sites.  The search warrants were executed with the assistance of Rogue Area Drug Enforcement (RADE), Josephine County Code Enforcement and Bureau of Land Management (BLM).

     300 block of Lakeshore Drive

     6000 block of Rockydale Road

     8000 block of Deer Creek Road

     1000 block of Lone Mountain Road

During the execution of the warrants, approximately 10,000 growing marijuana plants and approximately 3500 pounds of processed marijuana was seized and destroyed. 

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

During the execution of the warrants the primary suspects were not located, however, the crimes listed are the crimes those individuals will be facing based on the evidence located.

CHARGES: 1- Unlawful Manufacturing of Marijuana  

                    2- Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 

                    3- Unlawful Appropriation of Water                         

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