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On December 16, 2019, at the direction of Sheriff Chad Bianco, personnel from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department served twelve marijuana cultivation related search warrants in the unincorporated county area known as Anza. During the service, approximately 6201 marijuana plants were eradicated and 279 pounds of processed marijuana was collected, for a total combined weight of over three tons.  One revolver handgun was taken for evidence  The following suspects were arrested, charges will be filed with the District Attorney’s Office for Marijuana Cultivation:

• 38-year-old Anza resident Raimey O’Dell
• 36-year-old Anza resident Javier Zatarin
• 23-year-old Coachella resident Raul Felix
• 52-year-old San Jacinto resident Kimberly Snow
• 58-year old Riverside resident Mickey Mooc
• 53-year-old Cabazon resident Gale Komthongpane
• 68-year-ol Perris resident Som Porn Guy

The goal of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department is to keep all of our citizens safe while also improving the quality of life for those residing within the community.  Marijuana cultivation negatively impacts the environment in many ways including diminishing and poisoning the water table and pesticides adversely affecting the health of neighboring residents.  The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department has a zero-tolerance policy for these offenses.  If you suspect drug activity in your area, please contact your local Sheriff’s Station.  The Hemet Sheriff’s Station can be reached at (951) 791-3400 and the San Jacinto Sheriff’s Station can be reached at (951) 766-2400.