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Article 1: Illegal Marijuana Enforcement Team Busts Illegal Pot Grow in Eagle Point
What happened: The Illegal Marijuana enforcement Team (IMET) raided an illegal cannabis grow operation in rural Eagle Point on Thursday, July 10th.
What was seized: Detectives confiscated approximately 988 illegal marijuana plants, 22 pounds of processed cannabis, and $3,000 in cash.
Legal action: One suspect was detained and faces felony charges for marijuana manufacture and possession, which will be referred to the Jackson County District Attorney’s office.
Violations: The property lacked any licensing for cannabis cultivation, handling, or processing.
Assisting agencies: The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agents assisted IMET.
Code Enforcement: Jackson County code Enforcement issued $15,000 in fines to the landowner for various violations, including:
Failure to obtain land use approval for marijuana production.
using RVs for dwelling purposes on the grow site.
Solid waste issues.
An unpermitted second dwelling.
Multiple unsafe and unpermitted electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and structural installations.
Water Resources: The Oregon Water Resources Department Enforcement section also responded and issued a Notice of Violation (NOV) for the unlawful use and appropriation of groundwater for cultivating an unpermitted crop.This violation can lead to civil and criminal penalties.
Status: Investigations are ongoing.
Article 2: Women’s Crisis Support Team Receives $1,000 Neighborhood Grant
Who received the grant: The Women’s Crisis Support Team.
Grant amount: $1,000. Grant source: The Starbucks Foundation’s Neighborhood Grant program. Reason for award: The grant recognizes the team’s work in providing life-saving support to survivors of domestic and sexual violence in Josephine County.
Advocacy: The grant was awarded through the advocacy of a local Starbucks partner.
Team’s history and services: Since 1977, the Women’s Crisis Support Team has been Josephine County’s primary provider of domestic and sexual violence advocacy services. They offer:
Confidential support.
Safe housing.
Legal and medical advocacy.
Housing assistance.
Prevention education.
Rural outreach.
Community partnerships: the team collaborates wiht schools, law enforcement, and community organizations to foster a safer community.
* Grant usage: The $1,000 grant will support their 24/7 crisis response and emergency shelter programs, ensuring survivors have access to safe shelter, support, and hope.
