Full Notification

Public Information Release
November 4, 2015
Lieutenant Steve Brooks, Public Information Officer


The service of a search warrant by the Sheriff’s Narcotics Task Force on Tuesday has resulted in two arrests and the seizure of 32.2 pounds of processed marijuana.

On November 3, 2015, detectives obtained a search warrant for a residence located in the 3000 block of Finley East Road in Kelseyville.

On November 3, 2015 at approximately 12:00 pm, detectives served the search warrant at the aforementioned address. They located 57 year old Phillip Dennis Murphy and 60 year old Cheryl Denise Carr, who live at the residence. Murphy asked the detectives if they were there because of the marijuana. Both Murphy and Carr were detained without incident.

Murphy admitted to growing marijuana on the property, but refused to answer any additional questions. Murphy and Carr both told detectives that they thought they were following the county codes.

During a search of the property, detectives located 21.1 pounds of processed marijuana which was packaged in 27 individual bags. There was an additional 11.1 pounds of bulk shake marijuana which was stored in plastic tubs. Detectives estimated the street value of the processed marijuana to be $21,000.00. Detectives also located four firearms, which were seized.

Both Phillip Murphy and Cheryl Carr were arrested for the cultivation of marijuana and the possession of marijuana for sale. They were transported to the Lake County Hill Road Correctional Facility and booked. Detectives are requesting that the additional charge of being in possession of a firearm while committing a felony is added to both Murphy and Carr’s booking.

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 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.