On February 16, 2021, deputies assigned to the Lake Elsinore Station Special Enforcement Team served a search warrant in the 53200 block of Darlington Street, in the city of Lake Elsinore, reference a narcotics investigation.

During the service of the search warrant, an indoor marijuana grow was located with approximately 400 marijuana plants, several hundred pills, a large sum of U.S. currency, and numerous items related to the indicia of sales of narcotics. Maximilian Stanley (33 years of age) a resident of the city of Lake Elsinore, was arrested.

Stanley was transported to Cois Byrd Detention Center and booked on the charges of possession of narcotics for sales, marijuana cultivation and marijuana sales.

This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact Deputy Meissen at the Lake Elsinore Sheriff’s Station (951) 245-3300.

As a reminder, “Community Policing” involves partnerships between law enforcement and community members. Business owners and residents are encouraged to report criminal activity directly to law enforcement by calling Sheriff’s Dispatch at (951) 776-1099, or by calling 911 if the matter is an emergency.

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On November 21, 2020, deputies served search warrants at the locations. Approximately 10,000 marijuana plants in various stages of growth were located and eradicated. Approximately 140 pounds of processed (Dried) marijuana was located and seized. In addition to marijuana, 6 long rifles were located and collected for safe keeping. Ernesto Corrales, a resident of Lake Elsinore, and Moises Zavala, a resident of Selma CA, were located during the service of the search warrants. Ernesto and Moises were arrested and booked into county jail for Illegal Marijuana Cultivation. 

This is an ongoing investigation.  Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact Deputy Allen at the Lake Elsinore Sheriff’s Station (951) 245-3300.

As a reminder, “Community Policing” involves partnerships between law enforcement and community members.  Business owners and residents are encouraged to report criminal activity directly to law enforcement by calling Sheriff’s Dispatch at (951) 776-1099, or by calling 911 if the matter is an emergency.

For media inquiries regarding this incident please contact the Media Information Bureau.

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On November 19, 2020, deputies served a search warrant at the 45000 block of Anabell Lane. The entire residence was transformed using common building materials into a marijuana cultivation site.  Approximately 718 marijuana plants in various stages of growth were located and eradicated. The electrical system within the residence had been illegally altered causing a severe fire hazard.  Lake Elsinore Code Enforcement / Building and Safety deemed the house uninhabitable. Southern California Edison Company responded to the residence and turned the power off to the residence due to the illegal wiring throughout the residence. Li Shucheng, located at the residence, was arrested and booked into county jail for Illegal Marijuana Cultivation.

This is an ongoing investigation.  Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact Deputy Meissen at the Lake Elsinore Sheriff’s Station (951) 245-3300.

As a reminder, “Community Policing” involves partnerships between law enforcement and community members.  Business owners and residents are encouraged to report criminal activity directly to law enforcement by calling Sheriff’s Dispatch at (951) 776-1099, or by calling 911 if the matter is an emergency.

For media inquiries regarding this incident please contact the Media Information Bureau.

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In the beginning of June, deputies assigned to the Lake Elsinore Sheriff’s Stations Problem Oriented Policing Team received complaints from the community of Rosetta Canyon, regarding possible illegal marijuana cultivation occurring within the City of Lake Elsinore.

On June 17, 2020, at the direction of Sheriff Chad Bianco, deputies served a search warrant at the 53000 block of Memorial Street. The entire residence was transformed using common building materials into a marijuana cultivation site. Approximately 700 marijuana plants in various stages of growth were located and eradicated. The electrical system within the residence had been illegally altered causing a severe fire hazard. Lake Elsinore Code Enforcement / Building and Safety deemed the house uninhabitable. Southern California Edison Company responded to the residence and turned the power off to the residence due to the illegal wiring throughout the residence. Rongzan Wu (35-year-old), resident of Rosemead, was arrested and booked into county jail for Illegal Marijuana Cultivation.

This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact Deputy Meissen at the Lake Elsinore Sheriff’s Station (951) 245-3300.

As a reminder, “Community Policing” involves partnerships between law enforcement and community members. Business owners and residents are encouraged to report criminal activity directly to law enforcement by calling Sheriff’s Dispatch at (951) 776-1099, or by calling 911 if the matter is an emergency.

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In March, deputies assigned to the Lake Elsinore Sheriff’s Station, Problem Oriented Policing Team, received complaints regarding possible illegal marijuana cultivation occurring within the city of Lake Elsinore, Riverside County.

On April 10, 2020, at the direction of Sheriff Chad Bianco, deputies served a search warrant in the 4000 block of Portia Street, Lake Elsinore around 9:00 AM. As a result of the search warrant, approximately 900 marijuana plants in various stages of growth were located and collected. In addition, the electrical system within the residence was illegally altered causing a severe fire hazard.

The entire residence was transformed using common building materials into a marijuana cultivation site. One room of the residence was occupied by Yinger Wang (55-year-old) resident of Hayword, California. Lake Elsinore Code Enforcement / Building and Safety deemed the residence uninhabitable. Southern California Edison responded and turned the power off due to the illegal wiring throughout the residence. Yinger Wang was arrested for illegal marijuana cultivation.

This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact Deputy Meissen at the Lake Elsinore Sheriff’s Station (951) 245-3300.

As a reminder, “Community Policing” involves partnerships between law enforcement and community members. Business owners and residents are encouraged to report criminal activity directly to law enforcement by calling Sheriff’s Dispatch at (951) 776-1099, or by calling 911 if the matter is an emergency.

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