Full Notification

Public Information Release
June 12, 2014
Lieutenant Steve Brooks, Public Information Officer


The service of a search warrant has resulted in two arrests and the seizure of marijuana and concentrated cannabis.

On June 10, 2014 narcotics detectives secured a search warrant for a residence located in the 4000 block of Eickhoff Road in Lakeport. On June 10th, at approximately 1:30 pm, detectives served the warrant at the aforementioned address. They located and detained 44 year old Wade Aaron Knowles and 65 year old Aldo Clolosardo, both of Lakeport without incident.

During the search detectives noticed one of the bedrooms inside the residence had been converted into a marijuana drying and processing area. There were several marijuana plants which were hanging and drying inside the room. Inside the bedroom closet, detectives located a vacuum sealer and packaging material. In the kitchen area, detectives located another vacuum sealer, packaging materials and several plastic bins containing marijuana shake.

Inside the bedroom Knowles identified as being his, detectives located additional packaging material. They also located evidence that indicated Knowles was mailing marijuana to the east coast. Inside Knowles’ nightstand, several bags of concentrated cannabis were located and seized. The concentrated cannabis had a combined weight of 8.5 ounces. Detectives also located a cellular telephone on the nightstand, which contained text messages related to the sales of narcotics.

On the property, detectives located two large hoop style greenhouses containing marijuana plants. There were also several marijuana plants growing outside in large planters. Detectives located and eradicated a total of 85 marijuana plants from the property. They also located and seized three pounds of processed marijuana and 23 pounds of marijuana, which was unprocessed and still on the stem.

Both Knowles and Clolosardo were arrested for cultivating marijuana and possession of marijuana for sales. They were both transported to the Lake County Hill Road Correctional Facility and booked.

The Sheriff’s Narcotics Task Force will continue its efforts to eradicate narcotics from the communities of Lake County and seize the suspected profits of drug trafficking for the asset forfeiture whenever possible. Anyone with information that can assist the Task Force with this effort is encouraged to call the anonymous tip line at 263-3663.