The Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office had itself a pretty busy day in and around Laytonville this last Monday, if these rapid-fire press releases issued today are any indication.
We count 10,427 plants taken in total during these multi-agency raids, plus 400 pounds of processed weed and three firearms. Ten people were arrested, including one person who they have on the books as a Humboldt County resident.
Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office press release #1:
Location: 4300 Block of Cahto Peak Road, Laytonville, CA 95454
Date of Incident: 07-18-2016
Time: 10:37 AM
Suspect(s):
- Jonathan Marker, age 33, Loveland CO
- Johnny Bassett, age 34, San Diego CA
- Dakota Poalito, age 25, Ukiah CA
- Sean Hogen, age 36, McKinleyville CA
- Marina Connel, age 35, Ashville NC
Synopsis: On 7-18-2016 around 10:37 AM deputies of the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office, Wardens from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, members of the California National Guard Counter Drug Team, BLM Rangers, Prevention Officers with Cal Fire, and members of the Mendocino County Major Crimes Task Force served a search warrant in the 4300 Block of Cahto Peak Road, in Laytonville. This warrant resulted in the seizure of 1477 growing marijuana plants, 400 pounds of processed marijuana, and the arrests of five persons; Jonathan Marker, Johnny Bassett, Dakota Paolito, Sean Hogen, and Marina Connel. All parties were arrested and booked into the County Jail on charges of marijuana cultivation and possession of marijuana for sale. Bail on all persons was set at $25,000.00.
Wardens of the Department of Fish and Wildife are also investigating possible charges of illegal water diversion, solid waste issues, and illegal grading.’
Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office press release #2:
Location: Cahto Peak area of Laytonville CA 95454
Date of Incident: 07-18-2016
Time: 2:53 PM
Synopsis: On 7-18-2016 during the afternoon deputies of the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office, Wardens from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, members of the California National Guard Counter Drug Team, BLM Rangers, Prevention Officers with Cal Fire, and members of the Mendocino County Major Crimes Task Force conducted two “open field” eradications of marijuana gardens in the Cahto Peak area near Laytonville. These efforts resulted in the following seizures; Site 1-5943 growing marijuana plants and site 2-944 growing marijuana plants.
No suspects were located in these grows and no arrest have been made at this time. Investigations are continuing.
Wardens of the Department of Fish and Wildife are also investigating possible charges of illegal water diversion, solid waste issues, and illegal grading.
Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office press release #3:
Location: 8700 Block of Branscomb Road, Laytonville CA 95454
Date of Incident: 07-18-2016
Time: 10:31 AM
Suspect(s):
- Julie Bailey, age 49, Laytonville CA
- Dru Bailey, age 41, Peublo CO
- Eric Bailey, age 42, Laytonville CA
- Steven Colombo, age 40, Fort Bragg CA
- Cacidy Bailey, age 20, Laytonville CA
Synopsis: On 7-18-2016 around 10:31 AM deputies of the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office, Wardens from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, members of the California National Guard Counter Drug Team, BLM Rangers, Prevention Officers with Cal Fire, and members of the Mendocino County Major Crimes Task Force served a search warrant in the 8700 Block of Branscomb Road, in Laytonville. This warrant resulted in the seizure of 701 marijuana plants, 3 firearms, and the arrests of five persons; Julie Bailey, Dru Bailey, Eric Bailey, Steven Colombo, and Cacidy Bailey. All parties were arrested and booked into the County Jail on charges of marijuana cultivation and possession of marijuana for sale. Suspects Eric Bailey and Dru Bailey were also charged with being prohibited persons in possession of firearms. Bail on all persons was set at $25,000.00.
Wardens of the Department of Fish and Wildife are also investigating possible charges of illegal water diversion, solid waste issues, and illegal grading.
Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office press release #4:
Location: 52800 Block of North Highway 101, Laytonville CA 95454Date of Incident: 07-18-2016
Time: 2:53 PM
Synopsis: On 7-18-2016 around 2:53 PM deputies of the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office, Wardens from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, members of the California National Guard Counter Drug Team, BLM Rangers, Prevention Officers with Cal Fire, and members of the Mendocino County Major Crimes Task Force served a search warrant in the 52800 Block of North Highway 101, in Laytonville. This warrant resulted in the seizure of 1362 marijuana plants.
There were no suspects at this location and at this point no arrests have been made. This investigation is on going.
Wardens of the Department of Fish and Wildife are also investigating possible charges of illegal water diversion, solid waste issues, and illegal grading.
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