RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENTSheriff Chad Bianco |
| Press Release: | Outdoor Marijuana Cultivation Search Warrant
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| Station Area: | Nuevo |
| Written Date: | August 7, 2020 | Time: | 1:50 PM |
| Incident Date: | August 7, 2020 | Time: | 9:30 AM |
| Incident Location: | 22000 Block of Ramona Avenue, Nuevo
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| Reporting Officer: | Sergeant Chad Thompson
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| File Number(s): | PC202200027
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Details:
On June 12, 2020, deputies from the Perris Station Special Enforcement Team learned of an illegal outdoor residential marijuana grow. At the direction of Sheriff Chad Bianco, deputies served a search warrant at the location and located a total of 286 marijuana plants in various stages of growth. All the marijuana plants were subsequently eradicated from the property. No suspects were located inside the property.
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. Outdoor marijuana cultivation negatively impacts the neighborhoods, property value and environment. It diminishes and poisons the water table and pesticides adversely affect 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.
This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with additional information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact Deputy Pendleton at the Perris Station by calling 951-210-1000.
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