Full Notification

DATE/TIME: June 6, 2018, at approximately 7:15 a.m.

INCIDENT: Search Warrants - Outdoor Marijuana Grow

LOCATION: Newberry Springs

SUSPECT(S): Intong Sivixay, 57 year old male resident of Newberry Springs
Chanthavong Phonasa, 66 year old male resident of Fresno
Luey Mith, 51 year old male resident of Fresno
Outama Chandavong, 47 year old male resident of Las Vegas, NV.



VICTIM(S):


SUMMARY:
On Wednesday, June 6th, beginning at approximately 7:15 a.m., investigators from the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department - Marijuana Enforcement Team served five search warrants at residences in the unincorporated community of Newberry Springs. All five locations had outdoor marijuana cultivations on the property. Over 3,300 marijuana plants and 78 pounds of processed marijauna were seized during the service of the search warrants. Investigators do not believe the locations are linked together.

The investigation revealed the marijuana cultivations were not in compliance with California’s Medical and Adult Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (MAUCRSA) and/or San Bernardino County’s ordinance prohibiting Commercial Cannabis Activity. San Bernardino County has an ordinance prohibiting Commercial Cannabis Activity, which includes growing marijuana plants outdoors. San Bernardino County Code Enforcement personnel will assist in the notifications to the property owners to make them aware of the violations occurring on their property.

The Sheriff’s Gangs/Narcotics Division will continue to enforce California’s cannabis laws, as well as the San Bernardino County’s ordinance regarding cannabis cultivation and distribution. Persons found guilty of violating the state law and county ordinance are subject to fines, prosecution, and seizure of property.

Property owners who are growing marijuana, or are aware their tenants are growing marijuana on their properties, in violation of the state law and local ordinances may also be subject to civil or criminal sanctions. Property owners are encouraged to contact their local law enforcement or code compliance agency to confirm if cultivating cannabis is prohibited or allowed under specific regulations.

Location #1
48200 block of Morgan Lane
1055 marijuana plants and 16 pounds of processed marijuana seized
Four suspects arrested:
Intong Sivixay, 57 year old male resident of Newberry Springs
Chanthavong Phonasa, 66 year old male resident of Fresno
Luey Mith, 51 year old male resident of Fresno
Outama Chandavong, 47 year old male resident of Las Vegas, NV.
Two photos are attached of the Morgan Lane address

Location #2
31100 block of Poniente Drive
724 marijauna plants and 20 pounds of processed marijuana seized
Suspect identification pending



Location #3
4660 block of Fairview Road
1032 marijuana plants and 12 pounds of processed marijuana seized
Suspect identification pending

Location #4
31900 block of Becker Road
119 marijauan plants and 14 pounds of processed marijuana seized
Suspect identification pending

Location #5
47800 block of Prism Road
375 marijuana plants and 16 pounds of processed marijuana seized
Suspect identification pending

Anyone with information regarding these investigations or is urged to contact the Sheriff’s Gangs/Narcotics Division at (909)387-8400 or [email protected]. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or you may leave information on the We-Tip Hotline at www.wetip.com.



Refer: Sheriff's Public Affairs

Station:

Phone No. (909)387-3700

Case No. DR #: 651800242
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DR #: 651800244
DR #: 651800250
DR #: 651800252


JOHN McMAHON, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department