Three search warrants served by the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office in both Cave Junction and Selma Wednesday, July 17th, and Thursday, July 18th, resulted in three arrests as well as the seizure of over 4,990 marijuana plants, 5 firearms, and cash.
On Thursday, July 17th, the Josephine Marijuana Enforcement Team executed the first of the two warrants, regarding an illegal marijuana grow site at an address on Greenview Road, in Cave Junction.
During the execution of the warrant, over 3,100 marijuana plants and approximately 2,000 pounds of processed marijuana were seized and destroyed. Additionally, a large amount of cash and 3 firearms were seized on scene.
Two individuals, identified as 28 year old Alvaro Rodriguez-De La Paz,, and 48 year old Julio Rodriguez-Cardinas, were taken into custody on multiple charges, including, Unlawful Possession of Marijuana and Unlawful Manufacturing of Marijuana.
On Friday, July 18th, the Josephine Marijuana Enforcement Team served the second of the two warrants regarding an illegal marijuana grow site at an address on Clear Creek Road, in Selma.
Over 1,400 marijuana plants were seized and destroyed during the execution of the second warrant, as well as a large amount of cash and 2 firearms found on scene.
51 years old Rainy Jeanne Gauvain, was taken into custody and lodged in the Josephine County Jail for Unlawful Possession of Marijuana and Unlawful Manufacturing of Marijuana.
While investigators were on scene in Selma, they discovered a second illegal marijuana grow site nearby on Pine Tree Way. Detectives subsequently wrote and executed another search warrant, yielding over 590 marijuana plants that were seized and destroyed. The responsible party is known at this time and charges will be referred to the District Attorney’s Office.
These investigations are ongoing and no further details have been released.
