RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENTSheriff Chad Bianco |
Press Release: | Illegal Marijuana Grow Operation |
Station Area: | Lake Matthews |
Written Date: | May 29, 2020 | Time: | 5:00 PM |
Incident Date: | May 29, 2020 | Time: | 10:00 AM |
Incident Location: | 18300 Block of Fort Lauder, Lake Mathews
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Reporting Officer: | Sergeant Glenn Warrington |
File Number(s): | F201350019
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Details:
In the beginning of May, deputies assigned to the Lake Elsinore Sheriff Station’s Problem Oriented Policing Team began investigating complaints from the community of Gavilan Hills regarding possible illegal marijuana cultivation occurring within the unincorporated area of Riverside County.
On May 29, 2020, at the direction of Sheriff Chad Bianco, deputies served a search warrant in the 18300 block of Fort Lauder. The entire residence was transformed using common building materials into a marijuana cultivation site. Over 1,300 marijuana plants in various stages of growth were located and the electrical system within the residence had been illegally altered causing a severe fire hazard. Southern California Edison responded to the residence and turned the power to the residence off due to illegal wiring throughout the residence.
This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact Deputy Meissen at the Lake Elsinore Sheriff’s Station (951) 245-3300.
As a reminder, "Community Policing" involves partnerships between law enforcement and community members. Business owners and residents are encouraged to report criminal activity directly to law enforcement by calling Sheriff’s Dispatch at (951) 776-1099, or by calling 911 if the matter is an emergency.
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