Full Notification

DATE/TIME:  Friday, January 19, 2018 / 7a.m.
 
INCIDENT:    Search Warrants – Illegal Cannabis Grows
 
LOCATION:  Unincorporated areas of San Bernardino County – Lucerne Valley
 
SUSPECT(S): *See below for additional information*
 
SUMMARY:
The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department - Marijuana Enforcement Team conducted investigations resulting in the service of three search warrants at locations in the unincorporated community of Lucerne Valley.  The locations had illegal outdoor cannabis cultivations on the properties.  The investigations revealed the cannabis cultivations were not in compliance with California’s Medical and Adult Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (MAUCRSA) and/or San Bernardino County’s ordinance prohibiting Commercial Cannabis Activity.
 
Over 550 marijuana plants and over 50 pounds of processed marijuana were seized during the service of the search warrants.  Investigators don’t believe the locations are linked together.
 
California’s newest form of cannabis regulations, MAUCRSA, went into full effect on January 1^st.  San Bernardino County has an ordinance prohibiting Commercial Cannabis Activity which includes growing marijuana plants outdoors.  San Bernardino County Code Enforcement personnel will assist in the notifications to the property owners to make them aware of the violations occurring on their property. 
 
The Sheriff’s Gangs/Narcotics Division will continue to enforce California’s cannabis laws as well as the San Bernardino County’s ordinance regarding cannabis cultivation and distribution.  Persons found guilty of violating the state law and county ordinance are subject to fines, prosecution, and seizure of property. 
 
Property owners who are growing marijuana, or are aware their tenants are growing marijuana on their properties in violation of the state law and local ordinances may also be subject to civil or criminal sanctions.  Property owners are encouraged to contact their local law enforcement or code compliance agency to confirm if cultivating cannabis/marijuana is prohibited or allowed under specific regulations.
 
12144 Lunar Road, Lucerne Valley
146 marijuana plants seized
49 pounds of harvested marijuana seized
Suspect: Clemente Lopez, 48-years-old, transient  
DR #651800028
 
38150 Foothill Road, Lucerne Valley
214 marijuana plants and 4 pounds of harvested marijuana seized
Suspect(s): Leonel Delamora, 23-years-old, resident of Lucerne Valley / Luis Miguel Martinez-Garcia, 23-years-old, resident of Lucerne Valley
DR #651800030
 
42480 Buckeye Lane, Lucerne Valley
197 marijuana plants seized
Suspect: Jorge Armando Gonzalez, 31-years-old, resident of Santa Ana
DR #651800031
 
 
Anyone with information regarding the above investigations or other illegal marijuana cultivations is urged to contact the Sheriff’s Gangs/Narcotics Division at 909-387-8400.  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       
Phone No.       (909) 387-3700
John McMahon, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department