Law enforcement conducted a search and seizure at an unlicensed cannabis grow in Rogue River on August 4, finding 438 cannabis plants, 1000 pounds of cannabis, five pounds of psychedelic mushrooms and two firearms.

The unlicensed cannabis was destroyed.

Illegal Marijuana Enforcement Team (IMET) detectives along with Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) deputies served the search warrant at the 10500 block of West Evans Creek Road in Rogue River.

On scene, law enforcement detained, questioned and released four people, determining the primary suspects. Charges are pending by the Jackson County District Attorney’s office.

This case was the result of a month-long investigation based on complaints from residents. There was no licensing for any type of cannabis growing, handling, or processing at this location.

Jackson County Code Enforcement and Oregon Water Resources Department District 13 Watermasters fined the property owner $13,000 for unpermitted electrical work, unapproved storage buildings, unapproved marijuana production and processing, solid waste, and occupation of an RV within a cannabis grow site.

For the unapproved greenhouse structures, the property owner faces the potential of up to $24,000 in additional fines.

Watermasters issued a Notice of Violation (NOV) to the responsible parties for using a domestic well for commercial crop without a ground water right. Water violations of this kind are subject to both civil and criminal penalties.