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TURLOCK, CA – In February 2024, the Turlock Police Special Investigations Unit began an investigation regarding a sophisticated illegal black-market cannabis cultivation operation. The investigation revealed multiple addresses affiliated with the target location with five (5) in the sheriff’s office jurisdiction, two (2) in the City of Turlock, and one (1) in the City of Ceres. The Turlock Police Department partnered with
the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office, Merced County Sheriff’s Office, Ceres Police Department, Modesto Police Department, the Bureau of Cannabis Control, and the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation for the execution of these search warrants.

On March 26, 2024, at approximately 8:30 a.m., Turlock S.W.A.T. and our allied agencies began the service of the search warrants in the following locations: 6400 block of West Main Street (Turlock), 700 block of North Faith Home Road (Turlock), 4900 block of South Prairie Flower Road (Turlock), 200 block of South Orange Street (Turlock), and 1300 block of Hackett Road (Ceres). These warrants resulted in well over 5,500 marijuana plants being seized, along with six (6) firearms recovered, one
being stolen. Brigit Oseguera, 29, Jose Solis-Macedo, 32, Virgilio Jimenez, 37, all from Turlock were arrested and charged with multiple Health and Safety Code violations related to marijuana cultivation. Steven Evans, 62, also from Turlock, was arrested and booked for possession of a stolen firearm, possession of a controlled substance while armed, and Health and Safety Code violations.

Additional charges and suspects are likely to be forthcoming.

We would like to extend our sincerest gratitude to the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office, Merced County Sheriff’s Office, Ceres Police Department, Modesto Police Department, and the Bureau of Cannabis Control, and the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation for their assistance and commitment to keeping our communities safe.

The Turlock Police Department asks that anyone with information about this investigation to contact Investigator Young at (209) 668-6575. You may also contact the Turlock Police Department’s Tip Line at (209) 668-5550 extension 6780 or email at [email protected].

The Turlock Police Department is an active participant in the Crime Stoppers Program.

Callers can leave an anonymous tip by calling Crime Stoppers at (209) 521-4636 or (866) 602-7463 and you may be eligible for a cash reward. You can also leave an anonymous tip online at www.stancrimetips.org or by texting “StanCS” to 738447. The P3 app is also available for download for Apple and Android devices.

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This information is being released by Turlock Police Department Public Affairs Analyst Dominique Sanchez.

Any media requests should contact:
Public Affairs Analyst Dominique Sanchez
Turlock Police Department
Office Phone – (209)656-3148
Email – [email protected]