On Thursday, May 19th, the Josephine Marijuana Enforcement Team in partnership with Oregon State Police, Bureau of Land Management and the Illegal Marijuana Enforcement Team executed a search warrant on Southside Road regarding an illegal marijuana grow site.
During the execution of the warrant, approximately 4,400 marijuana plants were located inside multiple greenhouses on the property. The marijuana plants were seized and destroyed, and 23 year-old, Vincent R. Lopez, was taken into custody and lodged at the Josephine County Jail for Unlawful Manufacturing of Marijuana.
The Josephine Marijuana Enforcement Team also executed a second search warrant on May 19th, on Forest Glen Road regarding an illegal marijuana grow site. During the execution of the warrant, approximately 1,200 marijuana plants were located inside multiple greenhouses on the property. The marijuana plants were seized and destroyed.
Two individuals were detained for officer safety however, the primary suspect is still outstanding.
