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GRANTS PASS, Ore. – Numerous law enforcement agencies joined together to take down a local illegal marijuana grow.
The Josephine County Sheriff’s Office said on Wednesday, a search warrant was served at a property in the 8000 block of Monument Drive north of Grants Pass.
At the location, police found 30,673 illicit marijuana plants and six firearms. All the marijuana was reportedly seized and destroyed after the operation. In addition, 20 people were detained due to safety concerns.
As of Thursday, no arrests were made and the investigation was ongoing.
The sheriff’s office said the search was made in partnership with Oregon State Police, Rogue Area Drug Enforcement, Illegal Marijuana Enforcement Team from Jackson County, Oregon Liquor Control Commissions, Oregon Department of Agriculture, Josephine County Water Master and Josephine County Code Enforcement.
Felonies
The following people were booked into the Lee County-Tupelo Adult Jail in connection with felony charges ending Thursday at 11 a.m.
Hope Cockrell, 46, no address given, was arrested by the Lee County Sheriff s Office, simple assault on a police officer, disorderly conduct.
Jason Haughton, 43, no address given, was arrested by the Lee County Sheriff s Office, false pretense.
Joseph Hickman, 20, of Tupelo, was arrested by the Lee County Sheriff s Office, three counts of burglary of a vehicle, possession of a stolen firearm.
Sasha Pitts, 38, of Saltillo, was arrested by the Lee County Sheriff s Office, possession of methamphetamine.
Michael Rutledge, 25, of Tupelo, was arrested by the Lee County Sheriff s Office, failure to register as a sex offender.