An illegal marijuana growing operation where seven people were fatally shot in a small, rural Southern California town had the markings of organized crime, authorities said Tuesday.
On Saturday, August 15, 2020, personnel from the San Jacinto Sheriff’s Station served three search warrants related to illegal indoor residential marijuana grows and marijuana sales. During the warrant service, approximately 3,179 plants were eradicated from these residences along with 60 pounds of processed marijuana.
On Saturday, August 8, 2020, personnel from the San Jacinto Sheriff’s Station served four search warrants related to illegal indoor residential marijuana grows and marijuana sales. During the warrant service, a total of approximately 4901 plants were eradicated from these residences along with 110 pounds of processed marijuana.
On Saturday, July 25, 2020, personnel from the San Jacinto Sheriff’s Station served five search warrants related to illegal indoor residential marijuana grows and marijuana sales. During the warrant service, a total of approximately 4600 plants were eradicated from these residences along with 40 pounds of processed marijuana.
On Saturday, July 18, 2020, at approximately 9:10 A.M., deputies from the San Jacinto Sheriff’s Station responded to assist Cal-fire and Southern California Edison with a power grid fire in the area of Enchanted Trails and Old Bridge in the city of San Jacinto.