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Marijuana Cultivation News Story
Ventura County Crime Stoppers will pay up to $1,000 reward for information, which leads to the arrest and criminal complaint against the person(s) responsible for this crime. The caller may remain anonymous. The call is not recorded. Call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477).
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Marijuana Cultivation News Story 
| Nature of Incident: | Illegal Marijuana Cultivation Investigation | ||||
| Report Number: | 18-86793 | ||||
| Location: | 100 block of Maple Road and 400 black of South Ventu Park Road, Thousand Oaks | ||||
| Date & Time: | 09/26/2018 0800 hours | ||||
| Unit Responsible: | Thousand Oaks Special Enforcement Unit and Directed Enforcement Unit, East County Investigations Unit, East County Street Team, Thousand Oaks Code Compliance Division | ||||
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| During the month of May, Detectives with the Thousand Oaks Police Department’s Special Enforcement Unit received information about a possible illegal marijuana cultivation operating out of two residences in the 100 block of Maple Road and a residence in the 400 block of South Ventu Park Road. Detectives began an investigation into activities at the mentioned addresses and gained probable cause to believe that marijuana was being cultivated at those residences. During the course of their investigation into the marijuana cultivation, detectives also conducted an investigation to determine if the cultivation was within the legal guidelines of Proposition 64, which legalized marijuana after being voted upon by California voters in 2016. According to Proposition 64, adults are allowed to cultivate up to 6 plants at their residence for personal use. Detectives determined the County of Ventura and City of Thousand Oaks had not issued any permits or licenses to anyone at those residences to cultivate more than 6 plants of marijuana. Furthermore, detectives determined the Bureau of Cannabis Control had not issued any cultivation licenses to anyone at any of the previously mentioned addresses. On September 26, 2018, detectives with the Thousand Oaks Special Enforcement Unit, Directed Enforcement Unit, East County Investigations Unit and Sheriff’s Narcotics East County Street team served search warrants at all three residences. Detectives located a significant amount of evidence at all three residence related to marijuana cultivation, which included approximately 3200 marijuana plants, suspected marijuana sales proceeds and equipment, tools and chemicals consistent with marijuana cultivation. Detectives also located and seized a large quantity of weapons at two of the residences. The weapons consisted of 4 rifles, 2 shotguns, 6 handguns, 9 high capacity magazines and 4 sets of brass knuckles. Thousand Oaks Code Compliance Officers also accompanied detectives and inspected the residences for structural and safety issues. Detectives contacted the residents at the previously mentioned addresses regarding the investigation, but no arrests were made at this time. The investigation into the illegal marijuana cultivation is ongoing. |
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| Prepared by: | Sergeant Greg Gibson | ||||
| Media Release Date: | 09/26/2018 | ||||
| Media Follow-Up Contact: | Detective Susan Johnsen (805) 797-7134 [email protected] |
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| Approved by: | Captain Bill Schierman | ||||
Ventura County Crime Stoppers will pay up to $1,000 reward for information, which leads to the arrest and criminal complaint against the person(s) responsible for this crime. The caller may remain anonymous. The call is not recorded. Call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477).
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Address/Location
Ventura County Sheriff's Office
800 S Victoria Ave
Ventura, CA 93003
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 805-654-9511
