Sheriff's Marijuana Team serves three search warrants; resulting in arrests for Cultivation and Sales of Marijuana 
DATE/TIME: April 21, 2015 at 10:15 a.m.
INCIDENT: Sales of Marijuana Investigation/Search Warrants Served
LOCATION(S):1329 Chrysolite Avenue, Mentone
10013 Country Lane, Yucaipa
35858 Wildwood Canyon Rd., Yucaipa
SUSPECTS: Richard Arreola Dykstra, age 36, of Mentone
Jason Allen Pruett, age 36, of Angelus Oaks
Precious Tiffany Dykstra, age 37, of Mentone
Tyler Smith, age 33, of Angelus Oaks
SUMMARY:
The Sheriff’s Marijuana Enforcement Team served three search warrants at locations in Yucaipa and Mentone. Investigators found over 500 marijuana plants being grown between all three locations. The suspects were using high-powered light systems and growing equipment to facilitate the grow operation. Large amounts of processed marijuana and cash were also located. The suspects claim to be part of a marijuana collective. Investigators determined during their investigation the suspects were selling the marijuana for profit which is strictly prohibited under California law.
In 1996 California voters passed the Compassionate Use Act which allows for the personal use of marijuana for certain medical illnesses with a physician’s recommendation. The individuals identified through this investigation are circumventing California medical marijuana laws by selling marijuana for profit. The Sheriff’s Department frequently investigates marijuana dispensaries (collectives) to ensure that they are operating and are in compliance with state laws.
Richard Dykstra and Jason Pruett were arrested and charged with Cultivation of Marijuana, Furnishing and Transporting Marijuana and Possession for Sales of Marijuana. They were booked at the Central Detention Center in San Bernardino. Bail for Jason Pruett is set at $90,000. Richard Dykstra’s bail is $500,000.
Reports will be forwarded to the District Attorney for review of filing criminal charges against all suspects involved in this case.
The investigation is continuing and anyone with information should contact the Sheriff’s Narcotics Division at (909)890-4840. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or you may leave information on the We-Tip Hotline at www.wetip.com.
Refer: Sheriff’s Public Affairs / Narcotics Division
Phone No: (909)387-3700
JOHN MCMAHON, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Address/Location
SBSD - Headquarters
655 E 3rd St
San Bernardino, CA 92408
Contact
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Non-emergencies: 909-387-3700