Full Notification

Public Information Release
December 15th, 2017
Lieutenant Corey Paulich

On December 14th, 2017 at approximately 1030 PM a Lake County Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a traffic stop on a Chevy pickup for a vehicle code violation in 12000 block on Widgeon Way in Clearlake Oaks. The deputy contacted the driver who was identified as David Wayne Christensen, 61, of Clearlake Oaks. Christensen told the deputy that he was on searchable probation related to marijuana sales. Deputies searched Christensen’s truck, but did not locate anything illegal.

Deputies then went to Christensen’s residence that was also located in the 12000 block of Widgeon Way and conducted a probation search. During the search deputies located a gallon size plastic bag containing approximately 13 ounces of suspected methamphetamine. Deputies also located approximately 14.5 pounds of marijuana that was packaged in one pound increments. A loaded .38 caliber handgun and high capacity magazine were located in Christensen’s bedroom. The suspected methamphetamine had a street value of approximately $37,000 and the marijuana had a street value of approximately $14,000.

Christensen was placed under arrest and transported to the Lake County Jail where he was booked into custody for violations of California Health and Safety Code sections 11378- Possession of a Controlled Substance for Sale, 11370.1(a)- Possession of Methamphetamine While Armed, 11359- Possession of Marijuana for Sale, 11364- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Christensen was also charged with a violation of California Penal Code section 32310- Possession of a Large Capacity Magazine and a violation of probation. Christensen remains in custody with bail set at $25,000.

The Sheriff’s Office 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 Narcotics Unit with this effort is encouraged to call the anonymous tip line at (707) 263-3663.