Eureka Police Department press release: 

On July 5, 2016, the Eureka Police Department’s Problem Oriented Policing Unit served a Search Warrant at the 1300 block of Summer Street. The search warrant was in response to numerous citizen complaints and an ongoing investigation into alleged narcotic activity.

A search of the residence yielded 403 marijuana plants in various stages of growth, 188 opium poppy plants, 16 lbs. of processed marijuana, small amounts of methamphetamine and heroin, a sawed off shotgun and a non-operational revolver.

Due to unsafe electrical conditions, PG&E was called to the scene and power was shut off to the residence.

As a result of the investigation, the following six subjects were taken into custody for various charges:

1. Steven Crane (51)

• Felon in Possession of a Firearm
• Possession of a Short Barreled Shotgun
• Possession of a Controlled Substance
• Marijuana Cultivation
• Felon in Possession of Ammunition
• Possession for Sales of Marijuana
• Maintaining Residence for Providing Controlled Substances
• Possession of Concentrated Cannabis
• Cultivation of Opium Poppy

2. William Cantrell (43)

• Possession for Sales of Marijuana
• Possession of Paraphernalia
• Probation Violations

3. Daniel Stephens (53)

• Possession of Paraphernalia

4. Keith Wallace (45)

• Possession of Paraphernalia
• Probation Violations

5. John Gilbert (58)

• Possession of a Controlled Substance
• Probation Violations

6. Shawn Spencer (40)

• Outstanding Warrant

Anyone with information concerning suspected drug activity, or other nuisances occurring in the City of Eureka is encouraged to call the Problem Oriented Policing Unit at (707) 441-4373.