• RSO Press Release: Illegal Marijuana Grow and Theft of Electricity

Press Release: Illegal Marijuana Grow and Theft of Electricity

Type of Incident:	Illegal Marijuana Grow and Theft of Electricity
Date Written:	09/25/2019	Time Written:	4:00 p.m.
Date of Incident:	09/25/2019	Time of Incident:	0800 a.m.
Location of Incident:	32000 block of Trailwood Court
Reporting Deputy:	Sergeant Glenn Warrington #2506
File Number:	WI192520043

Details:

In early September, deputies assigned to the Lake Elsinore Sheriff’s Station received complaints regarding possible illegal marijuana cultivation occurring in a residential neighborhood within the city of Wildomar, Riverside County.

On September 25, 2019, deputies served a search warrant near the 32000 block of Trailwood Court. As a result of the search warrant, approximately 430 marijuana plants in various stages of growth were located and collected. In addition, the electrical supply to the residence had been illegally altered allowing for the theft of electrical services.  There were additional rooms still in the process of being converted to grow rooms. Two suspects located at the residence.

The two suspects, Rene Luna, a 21 year old resident of Wildomar, and James Hill, a 40 year old resident of Riverside, were arrested and booked into Cois Byrd Detention Center in Murrieta for illegal marijuana cultivation, theft of utilities, possession for sales of marijuana, maintaining a drug house,  and committing a crime while on bail.  Mr. Hill is currently out on bail from a previous theft of electricity and marijuana cultivation case. Wildomar Code Enforcement deemed the house uninhabitable.

This was very near William Collier Elementary

The school is circled in red, the street is highlighted with blue.

Wildomar Rap opinion time

For all you out there that say (in my best Jeff Spicoli, burn out surfer voice) I don't get what the big idea is about weed, man. It's like, you know, natural and stuff. 

This isn't about "weed", it's about having a dangerous manufacturing business in a residential neighborhood. No one cares if you burn your bud at home, or if you grow your six plants, but we do care if you think you're going to open a business like this up in a neighborhood.

Want to go into the pot business? Be prepared to follow the rules, which will NEVER be in an area like this, or get ready to bear the consequences.

Looks like they were getting ready for a major rager.
Photo Courtesy RSO

Ahhh, look at all the little baby plants, all in their own special incubator room too.
Photo Courtesy RSO

Those growing plants can't grow on stolen electricity alone.
Photo Courtesy RSO

Perps being perps.

Photo Courtesy RSO

From the Lake Elsinore Sheriff's Station FaceBook page: 

On September 25, 2019, deputies served a search warrant near the 32000 block of Trailwood Court, Wildomar. As a result of the search warrant, approximately 430 marijuana plants in various stages of growth were located and collected. In addition, the electrical supply to the residence had been illegally altered allowing for the theft of electrical services. There were additional rooms still in the process of being converted to grow rooms. Two suspects were arrested. One was even out on bail for the same offenses!

Illegal indoor growers often rent homes and cause tens of thousands of dollars worth of damage to the homeowner. Stealing electricity is not only a crime but dangerous to the neighbors due to the fire hazards caused by the illegal wiring. Photos are of the garage and one of the bedrooms in the home (above).

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This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact Deputy Carlson at the Lake Elsinore Sheriff’s Station (951) 245-3300