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1200 Marijuana Plants and $140,000 in Cash were Located During Illegal Marijuana Investigation

Contributed — Sat, 19 Mar 2022 19:00:00 +0000

On March 10, 2022, at 8:40 am, Moreno Valley Sheriff’s Station’s Problem Oriented Policing Team responded to the 13000 block of Sesame Rd., in the city of Moreno Valley and the 24200 block of Gingerwood Pl., in Diamond Bar, regarding an ongoing illegal marijuana cultivation investigation. At the Moreno Valley residence, approximately 1200 marijuana plants, in various stages of growth, and items consistent with illegal cultivation, were located. At the Diamond Bar residence, 5pounds of processed marijuana, one firearm, over $140,000 in cash, and items related to the Moreno Valley illegal marijuana grow, were located.

At the Moreno Valley residence, approximately 1200 marijuana plants, in various stages of growth, and items consistent with illegal cultivation, were located. | Photo courtesy of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department.

Qinshun Chen 65-years-old and Zhoulin Zhong 36-years-old, both residents of Diamond Bar, were arrested for illegal marijuana cultivation and later booked at the Robert Presley Detention Center.

Qinshun Chen. | Photo courtesy of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department.

Zhoulin Zhong. | Photo courtesy of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department.

The goal of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department is to improve the quality of life for those residing within the communities we serve. “Community Policing” involves partnerships between law enforcement and community members. This is an ongoing investigation and anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact Deputy Jordan Merle at the Moreno Valley Sheriff’s Station by calling 951-486-6700.

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Honey Butane Oil Lab

Contributed — Mon, 08 Jun 2020 21:00:00 +0000

(Butane Oil Lab)

On May 30, 2020, deputies assigned to the Hemet Sheriff Station’s Station, began an investigation regarding a possible illegal marijuana cultivation site and honey butane oil lab. The investigation led them to a residence within the community of Anza.

On June 7, 2020, at the direction of Sheriff Chad Bianco, deputies served a search warrant at a residence within the 39000 block of Cary Road. During the service, deputies located two residences, as well as outbuildings and storage units which were converted into a marijuana cultivation site and honey oil lab. Deputies eradicated 483 marijuana plants in various stages of growth. Additionally, deputies located approximately $2000 in currency, 11.5 pounds of process marijuana, 284 ounces of honey oil ready for sale, approximately 186 grams of processed honey oil, and approximately 100 prepacked edible candy each containing 400 mg of THC, as well as chemicals and equipment indicative of a honey butane oil lab.

The following suspect was arrested for Marijuana Cultivation and Possession of Marijuana for Sales, (charges will be filed with the District Attorney’s Office):

29-year-old Anza resident Julia Perry

This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact Deputy Vasquez at the Hemet Sheriff’s Station (951) 791-3400.

Julia Perry

The goal of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department is to keep all of our citizens safe while also improving the quality of life for those residing within the community. Marijuana cultivation negatively impacts the environment in many ways including diminishing and poisoning the water table and pesticides adversely affecting the health of neighboring residents. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department has a zero-tolerance policy for these offenses. If you suspect drug activity in your area, please contact your local Sheriff’s Station. The Hemet Sheriff’s Station can be reached at (951) 791-3400 and the San Jacinto Sheriff’s Station can be reached at (951) 766-2400. Criminal activity can also be reported through the We-Tip Crime Reporting Hotline, (909) 987-5005 or wetip.com .

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Marijuana Cultivation – Menifee

Contributed — Sat, 06 Jun 2020 16:00:00 +0000

(Marijuana Cultivation)

On Wednesday, June 3, 2020, at 8:30 P.M., deputies from the Perris Station responded to a report of a fire in the 25000 block of Antelope Road, City of Menifee. Deputies arrived and found the fire was dangerously close to a residence. Deputies entered the residence to render aid or evacuate anyone inside.

While inside the residence, deputies located large quantities of cultivated marijuana and numerous marijuana plants. Cal Fire personnel extinguished the 2-acre fire without any property damage. Deputies later served a search warrant at the residence, which yielded approximately 193 lbs of processed Marijuana, 255 lbs of usable remnants, and 467 plants. These items were estimated as being worth of over $300,000.

This investigation is ongoing. Anyone with additional information is urged to call the Riverside County Sheriff’s dispatch at (951) 776-1099, or Deputy Dietz at the Perris Station at (951) 210-1000.

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