Sheriff’s Office conducts cannabis enforcement in 10 locations near Boulder Creek
Santa Cruz County announced that last week, the Sheriff’s Office conducted cannabis enforcement in 10 locations around Boulder Creek.
They happened on Skyview Road, Ramble Road and Deer Creek Road. Investigators served search warrants and say they seized 1686 cannabis plants, nearly 132 pounds of processed cannabis flower, 1176 cannabis “vape” cartridges, two guns and several thousand cannabis plant seeds packaged for sale in total.
The county said that during one of the searches, a person used a tractor and a large redwood log to prevent Sheriff’s deputies from getting in. That person was referred to the District Attorney’s Office for possible criminal charges.
Investigators said another person was diverting water from a drainage using a makeshift dam. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is involved in that investigation and may press criminal charges for diverting water.
The Sheriff’s Office issued nine citations for commercial cultivation, distribution and manufacturing that totaled $57,500.
So far in 2019, Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s deputies have visited 53 sites and served 33 search warrants. They seized nine guns, 38,000 cannabis plants, 2500 pounds of processed cannabis flower and 13 pounds of processed cannabis concentrate. Deputies issued 112 citations.
Deputies searched these locations:
Ramble Road: 119 cannabis plants seized, $2500 citation for non-permitted commercial cannabis cultivation issued and $2500 citation issued for non-permitted commercial cannabis distribution. Deer Creek Road: Property owner issued a 48 hour abatement notice for 127 cannabis plants under cultivation. Little Buck Road: 816 cannabis plants found, $2500 citation issued for non-permitted commercial cannabis cultivation. Ramble Road at Skyview: Property owner warned about unlawful greenhouse grading and building. Skyview Road at Buckhorn:Owner self-abated cannabis plants instead of 48-hour abatement notice and citation. Deer Creek Road #2: 324 cannabis plants seized, 132 pounds of processed cannabis flower seized, 38 pounds of cannabis for manufacturing seized, $10,000 citation issued to cultivator for commercial cannabis cultivation and commercial distribution, $10,000 citation issued to property owner for commercial cultivation and distribution. North Skyview Road at South Skyview Road: 133 cannabis plants seized and $7500 citation issued to both cultivators for commercial cultivation, manufacturing and distribution. North Skyview Road: 130 cannabis plants left on site after cultivator provided medical recommendations. North Skyview Road south of Kings Creek Road: In compliance North Skyview Road at Kings Creek Road: Owner allegedly blocked access and got rid of two handguns, psilocybin mushrooms and other evidence. 183 cannabis plants, psilocybin mushrooms, cannabis wax/concentrate, several thousand cannabis seeds packaged for resale, two handguns and 1176 cannabis “vape” pen cartridges seized. $7500 citation issued to owner for commercial cultivation, distribution and manufacturing. Case referred to District Attorney’s Office.
