RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENTSheriff Chad Bianco |
| Press Release: | Marijuana Cultivation Search Warrant
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| Station Area: | Perris |
| Written Date: | June 19, 2021 | Time: | 6:15 PM |
| Incident Date: | June 19, 2021 | Time: | 10:29 AM |
| Incident Location: | 4000 block of Webster Avenue and Ramona Expressway, City of Perris
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| Reporting Officer: | Sergeant Bikul |
| File Number(s): | PE211700060
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Details:
On Saturday, June 19th, 2021, uniformed deputies from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department – Perris Station, served a narcotics related search warrant at a residence in the 4000 block of Webster Avenue and Ramona Expressway in the City of Perris. The search warrant was a result of an ongoing investigation. During the service, 200 marijuana plants and two large boxes of processed marijuana were located as evidence within an outdoor nursery. The marijuana was eradicated. A stolen vehicle, originally reported out of Fontana, was also located and recovered at the scene.
Several adult occupants were contacted and detained at the residence. The homeowner, Aurelio Gonzalez, a 55-year-old Perris City resident, was not at the scene. Related charges are being sought.
The goal of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department is to keep all our citizens safe while also improving the quality of life for those residing within the community. If you suspect drug activity in your area, please contact your local Sheriff’s Station. The Perris Sheriff’s Station phone number is: (951) 210-1000. Criminal activity can also be reported through the We-Tip Crime Reporting Hotline, (909) 987-5005.
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