Earlier this
week, deputies assigned to the Lake Elsinore Sheriff’s Station
received complaints regarding possible illegal marijuana cultivation
occurring within the city of Lake Elsinore, Riverside County.
On Wednesday,
November 6, 2019, deputies served a search warrant on Vista Palermo.
As a result of the search warrant, approximately 1,045 marijuana
plants in various stages of growth were located and collected.
In addition,
the electrical system within the residence had been illegally altered
causing a severe fire hazard and theft of utilities. The entire
residence was turned into an illegal marijuana cultivation.
There was
no one located at the residence.
Lake Elsinore
Code Enforcement along with Lake Elsinore Building and Safety deemed
the house uninhabitable. Edison Company responded out to the
residence and turn the power off to the residence due to the illegal
wiring throughout the residence.
This is an
ongoing investigation. Anyone with additional information is
encouraged to contact Deputy McCracken at the Lake Elsinore
Sheriff’s Station (951) 245-3300.
Press
Release Provided by the Riverside County Sheriffs Department
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