At approximately 8:00 am on August 29th, 2024, Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Illegal Marijuana Market Enforcement (DCIMME) Detectives executed two search warrants concluding a long-term investigation into the illegal production of marijuana.
The two search warrants were executed in the 52000 Block of Ponderosa Way, La Pine and 55000 Block of Osprey Rd, Bend. Both were being used in conjunction with one another to produce illegal marijuana.
During the search of the locations, 461 marijuana plants in various stages of growth were located and seized. Over 5.5 pounds of processed marijuana was seized from the location. Seven firearms and U.S currency were seized from the locations. During the search, over 23 pounds of processed psilocybin mushrooms were located and seized.
Based on recent Oregon/Idaho drug pricing from 2023, the value of the seized psilocybin was valued at over $35,000. Detectives believe both the illegal marijuana and psilocybin was destined for the black market.
Two arrests and two citations were made.
This investigation is ongoing and anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to report their information to Deschutes County 911 non-emergency at (541) 693-6911.
DCIMME would like to thank, Central Oregon Drug Enforcement, Bend Police Department, Redmond Police Department, Oregon State Police, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Oregon National Guard, Oregon Water Resources Department, Deschutes County Code Enforcement.
