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SBSD - Colorado River Sheriffs Department
Monday November 20th, 2017 :: 03:40 p.m. PST

Advisory

Deputies recover 431 marijuana plants during a search warrant

DATE/TIME: November 20, 2017/ 8:40 a.m.

INCIDENT: Search Warrant

LOCATION: 15000 Block Alamo Road, Big River, California

SUSPECT(S): Banlang Sayachack, 60 year old resident of Squaw Valley
Souvanna Homesombath, 47 year old resident of Sacramento

SUMMARY: On Monday, November 20, 2017, at 8:40 a.m, deputies from the Sheriff's Colorado River Station served a search warrant on the 15000 block of Alamo Road, in Big River. Deputies contacted and detained Sayachack and Homesombath during the service and found 431 marijuana plants at the rear of the residence. The marijuana plants were seized as evidence. Both Sayachack and Homesombath were issued citations for Health and Safety Code 11358, Unauthorized Cultivation of Marijuana. Per San Bernardino County code 84.34.040, it is illegal to cultivate marijuana in the unincorporated areas of San Bernardino County.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with additional information regarding this investigation is urged to contact the Needles Sheriff’s Station at (760) 326-9200. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463), or you may leave information on the We-Tip Hotline at www.wetip.com.

Refer: Corporal Rivas

Station: Colorado River Station

Phone No. 760-326-9200

Case No. 101700365

JOHN McMAHON, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department

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SBSD - Colorado River Sheriffs Department
1111 Bailey Ave
Needles, CA 92363

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