According to a Tuesday, July 8th Josephine County Sheriff’s Office press release, on Thursday, June 26th, the Josephine Marijuana Enforcement Team executed two search warrants on two different properties in the 1000 block of Waldo Road, Cave Junction, regarding illegal marijuana grow sites. The search warrants were executed with the assistance of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Homeland Security Investigations, United States Marshals Service, and Internal Revenue Service.
During the execution of the warrants, more than 9,000 marijuana plants and approximately 1,300 pounds of processed marijuana were seized and destroyed. Additionally, one firearm was found on scene at one of the properties.
Both properties also had multiple electrical, water, and solid waste code violations. These violations could result in the civil forfeiture of the property
Angel Elias Sanchez was taken into custody and lodged at the Josephine County Jail for Unlawful Manufacturing of Marijuana, Unlawful Possession of Marijuana, and Unlawful Appropriation of Water.
At the time of this press release the investigation is ongoing and no further details are being released.
