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*** The Josephine Marijuana Enforcement Team with the assistance of Josephine County Public Health & Building Safety, executed a search warrant in the 800 Block of Jackadel Lane, Cave Junction, regarding an illegal marijuana grow site Aug. 1, 2023.
During the execution of the warrant, over 2,600 marijuana plants and 1,500 processed pounds of marijuana were seized and destroyed.
The property also had multiple water, electric, and solid waste code violations. These violations could result in the criminal forfeiture of the property.
Kathie Jordan-Smith,70, and Jesse Lee Robertson, 49, were both taken into custody and lodged in the Josephine County Jail for unlawful possession of marijuana, unlawful manufacturing of marijuana and unlawful appropriation of water.
At the time of this press release the investigation is ongoing and no further details are being released.
*** The Josephine Marijuana Enforcement Team with the assistance of Josephine County Public Health & Building Safety, executed a search warrant in the 200 Block of Beaver Meadows Road, Cave Junction, regarding an illegal marijuana grow site July 31.
During the execution of the warrant, over 3,450 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.
Jesus Ayala-Farras, 29, and Gerardo Gutierrez Calderon, 21, were both taken into custody and lodged in the Josephine County Jail for unlawful manufacturing of marijuana and unlawful appropriation of water.
At the time of this press release the investigation is ongoing and no further details are being released.
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