Over 600 marijuana plants were being cultivated inside the residence and detached garage, authorities said. (Photo courtesy LASD)
LANCASTER – Hundreds of marijuana plants, a shotgun and several thousand dollars in cash were seized Wednesday after Lancaster deputies raided a home in the 23400 block of East Avenue K-8, authorities said.
Jarrett Gregory, 27, of Huntington Beach and Steven Devlin, 34, of Oceanside were arrested at the residence and jailed in lieu of $100,000, according to a press release from the Sheriff’s Headquarters Bureau. Read it below:
Deputies from Lancaster Sheriff’s Station’s Summer Violent Crime Enforcement Team and Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Narcotics Bureau served a search warrant Wednesday morning [July 30] at a residence near 240th Street East and Avenue K-8.
Over 600 marijuana plants were being cultivated inside the residence and detached garage.
(Courtesy LASD)
A large amount of harvested marijuana, a shotgun, and several thousand dollars in cash were also found within the residence.
Two men, Jarrett Gregory [27, Male, White] of Huntington Beach and Steven Devlin [34, Male, White] of Oceanside, were arrested at the residence and charged with marijuana cultivation (11358 Health and Safety) and marijuana sales (11359 Health and Safety).
(Photo courtesy LASD)
A docile pit bull terrier was given over to the care of Los Angeles Animal Control since no one at the location could care for it.
LASD Narcotic’s Bureau obtained a search warrant for the residence after two deputies from the Lancaster Sheriff’s Station Summer Violent Crime Enforcement Team observed indicators of marijuana cultivation at the residence.
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors funds the Summer Violent Crime Enforcement Program in order to supplement the patrol units normally assigned to the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County. The program’s teams assist with addressing the increase in criminal activity which occurs during the summer months.
Lancaster and Palmdale Sheriff’s stations each have a Summer Violent Crime Enforcement Team consisting of a sergeant and five deputies. During the first 11 weeks of the team’s operation this year, the Lancaster Team has made over 390 arrests.
48 comments for "600+ marijuana plants seized, 2 arrested"
davidsays
Sorry to all you people who are on the convicts team. I would understand if all of this was over 1 or 2 “plants,” but this was 600 plus. Put yourself(s) into the cops shoes for a moment, what would you do?
Avsuckssays
How does 1 plant differ from 10 plants or 600 plants? A larger number of plants doesn’t inherently make the plant more dangerous. It is still just a flower growing silently in a room. It became dangerous when you sent in armed commandos kicking down doors.
Only in the AVsays
War on Drugs has always been a make work gravy-train for law enforcement, and that’s why they fight any measures to add common sense to this ‘war’ they created. One vicodin in your pocket left over from your root-canal and you just caught yourself a felony drug rap and the cop spends half his shift processing you and drinking coffee.
The Truthsays
And maybe sneaking in a beverage…because if you want a career in law enforcement…you have to be an alcoholic. We should start random sobriety testing with law enforcement…I bet 15-20% would fail.
calisays
I can see that some of the people commenting in here need something more constructive to do with your time … check out http://www.thewakeupmission.com and start a legal home business. For everyone who wants their medicine, get your card and do it legal and hold off starting a pot farm. Wait until such time that the government does something useful and legalizes it. And for the ones saying alcohol should outlawed, check out http://www.history.com/topics/prohibition …. in 1919 the 18th amendment made alcohol illegal and made the mob rich. Prohibition lasted until 1933 when the 21st amendment repealed the 18th. Take pot out of the hands of the cartel … this country needs more small businesses and it will take the criminal element out of the game. Now meth labs on the other hand … that’s a public safety hazard and needs more man power on THAT.
birdsays
Those two men made the choice to go to a place where they know what the climate is, and I don’t mean the temperature. They obviously had the funds to run this operation, so the better choice would have been to take their enterprise somewhere more suited to them. Now their saddled with a record, if they didn’t already have one. No one with any money will back them now because their in the system.
always amazedsays
I read through most of the comments and I can tell not many people have done any research. Furthermore, I know 3 people who have had their homes robbed last week in the AV during the day. Where was the task force then? Just a thought…..when have you heard of anyone OVERDOSING on MARIJUANA?
Judsays
amazed,
I’ve heard of plenty of people dying in violence associated with dealing marijuana. Marijuana and LSD have about the same overdose potential. Drugs are not safe or harmful based on how easy it is to OD.
Ericsays
Oh man, I’m suing you for damages. I broke a rib laughing.
Marijuana OD, yeah buddy, ERs are just getting flooded with those. You do know the DARE program lied to you, right kid?
Judsays
Eric, Reading is hard lmao.
Failsays
Eric…fail.
Joesays
Hahaha all of these comments saying they got what they deserved is complete horse menuer. We don’t know these people apart from what law enforcement tells us. What they fail to mention is that they are in negotiations with pro marijuana cultivators over a bill that was about to go to the senate to legalize it like the rest of the 50 states should do if they cared but they’re lazy and they want free money. This is a jack move in it’s purest form. People put way too much faith and trust into the wrong people. I can’t sit back in silence anymore. I smoke pot and yes it helps me tremendously and I know it does for millions of others. The American dream was founded on dying for what you believe in so I guess that makes me an American. We will never stop people from cultivating, smoking and providing we the people with our meds. It’s funny how we can choke on our FDA approved pills and drink in excess but smokin a doobie has become the biggest hazard to man. People get their asses kicked, killed and raped in front of others and no one even bats an eye. However, MARIJUANA has all the sudden become the biggest crime in America? Sounds to me like it’s the top selling drug on the market that they can’t corner. I’ve read and done a lot of research and open business to marijuana is a huge plus for America and puts us one step ahead of the game as a country. You don’t see pot smokers lobbying to outlaw alcohol but that’s a damn good idea. Maybe that’s what we should do.
Mr. Mistersays
Perfectly said! Especially about FDA pills. Why would you want 10-20 side effects to potentially help 1 problem? Not to mention chemical dependency! I’m right there with you man.
Lancaster patrolsays
Who the hell wants to live next to cultivators? i don’t even think drug users would want to liv next to them either. All they bring is crime to the area. I’m glad they caught them it’s time to take the dirt out of east lancaster.
G. Marrionsays
I Googled 240th E and K-8, and this could the most isolated location in the valley. No neighbors for miles, just coyotes and sage brush. These aren’t your neighbors, they aren’t anybodys neighbors. This isn’t even illegal in some states now. The Summer Violent Crime Enforcement Team would be much more useful back in town where Violent Crime might actually occur.
CC Ridersays
I agree! Why are they even concerning themselves with low-level non-violent instances which are considered non.crimes most places while children are being abused and molested, the elderly are beaten and robbed, and J.Q.P. are increasingly learning to fear the very people appointed to guard their safety? Is the word included in their title a misnomer or are they simply ignoring their purpose?
arisidlesays
I so agree with G. Marrion … The Summer Violent Crime Enforcement Team needs to focus on VIOLENT CRIME not home gardeners!!
Funnysays
While maybe legal in some states, its not where they were PERIOD a law is a law.
av homiesays
390 arrest in just 11 weeks wow, that averages about 40 a week, dang fool, they dumping them here.
13 Speedsays
Please sheriffs quit screwing around with cannabis, No one cares about cannabis but drunks and old fun nazis. In the meantime us old folks are getting stepped on in this ghetto cant you help us with real crime please?
Jasonsays
In June of 2012 my motorcycle was stolen from my driveway. The LASD has yet to find it, has yet to return it. Yet the LASD has ample resources to devote a team and a bureau to this instead.
Does this mean they are mere hours away from returning my motorcycle? After all, one wouldn’t want to accuse the LASD of thinking that horticulture is worse than grand theft.
Irenasays
I am sorry for the loss of your motorcycle, but that IS what insurance is for.
This is not simple horticulture, this is a felony just like grand theft. Chances are the suspects were also stealing electricity to power their enterprise. And if it is a rental ( not sure if it is or isn’t), imagine the property damage going on. it is mentioned that they observed selling at the location. I am sure the neighbors are glad these people are gone.
Concerned Americansays
Irena, you know nothing. When you type that out, what you just wrote, Is any one part of your comments based on facts? I love how you try to give another meaning to a word too, that was great. Does your husband work for the sheriffs department or are you just the wife of one of those jock strap fascist guys who play god? Open your eyes lady these sheriffs are not on your side. You’re being betrayed by people you should count on to protect and serve you and I and it’s a shame. Growing marijuana and “crime” are not synonymous,if they’re anything they’re polar opposites. Have you ever even smoked marijuana? Probably not because you’re afraid you’ll go murder someone. To us smokers, Its hilarious to hear. I don’t think it’s funny at all though. I’m tired of people like you. Tell your husband to stop drinking and bringing his work home and poisoning your mind. Stop being so lazy and basing your opinions on word of mouth, it makes you look ignorant. Pick up some books, read some articles, research some facts and then come back to this page and post your comment. I gauruntee you’ll feel better about what you will have written because you’ll know it’s the truth and it will flow freely from the heart without any hatred or spite towards another person. In lame terms, your opinion wouldn’t be considered so bias to everyone. Thanks PS Everyone be safe out there, there’s rattle snakes everywhere. I just shot one with my shotgun last week. Oh yeah 1 more thing Irena, on google earth I don’t see any kind of power lines there so no power being stolen. In fact it looks like they have a generator building. Isn’t it strange to you that they leave no legal proof,in the story, of why they were even there? It sounds like the sheriffs department is as ignorant as you and acted on someone’s word of mouth. This is all speculation though, not actual facts. I’m not attempting to manipulate anyone into believing something that’s not true by painting a negative picture of something I know nothing about…. And yes I have NOTHING better to do then fight for the rights of people like this to keep their jobs and not feel fear for no reason when they return to work.
Ggsays
W. T. F. ???
Jasonsays
“chances are”, “not sure”, “imagine.”
Look what effort it takes to try to turn horticulture into as severe a crime as grand theft.
lancaster patrolsays
Are you serious? nobody cares! thats your fault for not doing enough. what do you expect a motorcycle hunt? lol
Read it correctsays
You guys all sound stupid. These guys were in the middle of no where! Look it up, there are no neighbors for these people to have been any bother.
happyresidentsays
Hey Brother, Sounds like you really want to join the Club.. You just need to call the Sheriff Dept. and they’ll take where they are. Happy Stay with them……LOL!!!!
The Truthsays
Its not about what is right or wrong…crime is business. They could care less about your losses. Horticulture = seizure of property=LASD profits, that’s how parasites roll. That is why a major portion all law enforcement are alcoholic’s..they wouldn’t be able to go to sleep at night, if they were sober.
Zasays
The worlds smallest violin…
The Truthsays
Having trouble getting to sleep..bars are all closed..??
concernedsays
They should try going to the westside “drive-thru”. I’m sure that’s going to be a bust worth writing about…
The Truthsays
Wow looks like the drunks are a little upset about this. Could they be retired law enforcement..?? Yet it is OK when they are plastered, and “go for a drive”.. pathetic. But to watch someone die of alcohol poisoning is truly sad, yet well deserved.
Marysays
Boo hoo
The Truthsays
Having trouble getting to sleep..bars are all closed..??
coreysays
Wonder what the indicators were, smart meters ,flir , or a snitch.
G. Richardssays
My guess would be ultra remote house, only one car, clean lot, no junkers, doesn’t fit the pattern of typical junk strewn, run down, remote East side dump. I lived in the ultra remote West side for a year, quiet but apparently too clean, the Sheriff came to the door 6 times to “check and make sure I was OK”.
david Gsays
The only people who should go to jail are the 6 officers violating our rights.
Jokersays
WHAT A JOKE!
get your facts straightsays
your rights? Like having more than 6 mature or 12 immature plants in your house in the state of California? oh wait … that’s against the law in the state of California. I’m sure the fire arm the officers found wasn’t for leisure either.
G. Marrionsays
I’d love to see you live in a similar remote part of the desert with no gun. Your name would be changed to Coyote Crunch within a week.
Dewsays
Grajeda, whose rights were violated? Or is this one of your A typical whiny posts, made by someone who apparently has a TON of free time on his hands.
Irenasays
Please enlighten us as to exactly which right is being violated? And before you post, remember no right is ever absolute.
Just Sayingsays
Your right to NOT have a Sheriff cruiser a half hour out of town on a gardening offence when a guy with neck tattoos is breaking in your back door.
Marksays
Victimless crime = waste of resources
AV residentsays
????????????
Irenasays
No crime is ever truly victimless. it may not always be in dollar amounts is all.
Some actions are malum prohibitum, which means “wrong because they are prohibited.” Some are malum in se, which means “wrong in and of itself.” Those who have little respect for the rights of others consider both to be crimes, and are willing to go so far as to say “society is the victim.” Yet if I cannot be shown an actual person who is the victim then I do not consider there to be one.
Although law enforcement and their toadies consider malum prohibitum actions to be crimes, I view them as merely against the law.
From that point of view, yes, no crime is victimless. Malum prohibitum isn’t crime.
But that’s probably not what you meant. Given your earlier endorsement of prohibition, you actually think that growing and selling marijuana is a crime. And you think all crimes have victims. So who is the victim?
david says
Sorry to all you people who are on the convicts team. I would understand if all of this was over 1 or 2 “plants,” but this was 600 plus. Put yourself(s) into the cops shoes for a moment, what would you do?
Avsucks says
How does 1 plant differ from 10 plants or 600 plants? A larger number of plants doesn’t inherently make the plant more dangerous. It is still just a flower growing silently in a room. It became dangerous when you sent in armed commandos kicking down doors.
Only in the AV says
War on Drugs has always been a make work gravy-train for law enforcement, and that’s why they fight any measures to add common sense to this ‘war’ they created. One vicodin in your pocket left over from your root-canal and you just caught yourself a felony drug rap and the cop spends half his shift processing you and drinking coffee.
The Truth says
And maybe sneaking in a beverage…because if you want a career in law enforcement…you have to be an alcoholic. We should start random sobriety testing with law enforcement…I bet 15-20% would fail.
cali says
I can see that some of the people commenting in here need something more constructive to do with your time … check out http://www.thewakeupmission.com and start a legal home business. For everyone who wants their medicine, get your card and do it legal and hold off starting a pot farm. Wait until such time that the government does something useful and legalizes it. And for the ones saying alcohol should outlawed, check out http://www.history.com/topics/prohibition …. in 1919 the 18th amendment made alcohol illegal and made the mob rich. Prohibition lasted until 1933 when the 21st amendment repealed the 18th. Take pot out of the hands of the cartel … this country needs more small businesses and it will take the criminal element out of the game. Now meth labs on the other hand … that’s a public safety hazard and needs more man power on THAT.
bird says
Those two men made the choice to go to a place where they know what the climate is, and I don’t mean the temperature. They obviously had the funds to run this operation, so the better choice would have been to take their enterprise somewhere more suited to them. Now their saddled with a record, if they didn’t already have one. No one with any money will back them now because their in the system.
always amazed says
I read through most of the comments and I can tell not many people have done any research. Furthermore, I know 3 people who have had their homes robbed last week in the AV during the day. Where was the task force then? Just a thought…..when have you heard of anyone OVERDOSING on MARIJUANA?
Jud says
amazed,
I’ve heard of plenty of people dying in violence associated with dealing marijuana. Marijuana and LSD have about the same overdose potential. Drugs are not safe or harmful based on how easy it is to OD.
Eric says
Oh man, I’m suing you for damages. I broke a rib laughing.
Marijuana OD, yeah buddy, ERs are just getting flooded with those. You do know the DARE program lied to you, right kid?
Jud says
Eric,
Reading is hard lmao.
Fail says
Eric…fail.
Joe says
Hahaha all of these comments saying they got what they deserved is complete horse menuer. We don’t know these people apart from what law enforcement tells us. What they fail to mention is that they are in negotiations with pro marijuana cultivators over a bill that was about to go to the senate to legalize it like the rest of the 50 states should do if they cared but they’re lazy and they want free money. This is a jack move in it’s purest form. People put way too much faith and trust into the wrong people. I can’t sit back in silence anymore. I smoke pot and yes it helps me tremendously and I know it does for millions of others. The American dream was founded on dying for what you believe in so I guess that makes me an American. We will never stop people from cultivating, smoking and providing we the people with our meds. It’s funny how we can choke on our FDA approved pills and drink in excess but smokin a doobie has become the biggest hazard to man. People get their asses kicked, killed and raped in front of others and no one even bats an eye. However, MARIJUANA has all the sudden become the biggest crime in America? Sounds to me like it’s the top selling drug on the market that they can’t corner. I’ve read and done a lot of research and open business to marijuana is a huge plus for America and puts us one step ahead of the game as a country. You don’t see pot smokers lobbying to outlaw alcohol but that’s a damn good idea. Maybe that’s what we should do.
Mr. Mister says
Perfectly said! Especially about FDA pills. Why would you want 10-20 side effects to potentially help 1 problem? Not to mention chemical dependency! I’m right there with you man.
Lancaster patrol says
Who the hell wants to live next to cultivators? i don’t even think drug users would want to liv next to them either. All they bring is crime to the area. I’m glad they caught them it’s time to take the dirt out of east lancaster.
G. Marrion says
I Googled 240th E and K-8, and this could the most isolated location in the valley. No neighbors for miles, just coyotes and sage brush. These aren’t your neighbors, they aren’t anybodys neighbors. This isn’t even illegal in some states now. The Summer Violent Crime Enforcement Team would be much more useful back in town where Violent Crime might actually occur.
CC Rider says
I agree! Why are they even concerning themselves with low-level non-violent instances which are considered non.crimes most places while children are being abused and molested, the elderly are beaten and robbed, and J.Q.P. are increasingly learning to fear the very people appointed to guard their safety? Is the word included in their title a misnomer or are they simply ignoring their purpose?
arisidle says
I so agree with G. Marrion … The Summer Violent Crime Enforcement Team needs to focus on VIOLENT CRIME not home gardeners!!
Funny says
While maybe legal in some states, its not where they were PERIOD a law is a law.
av homie says
390 arrest in just 11 weeks wow, that averages about 40 a week, dang fool, they dumping them here.
13 Speed says
Please sheriffs quit screwing around with cannabis, No one cares about cannabis but drunks and old fun nazis. In the meantime us old folks are getting stepped on in this ghetto cant you help us with real crime please?
Jason says
In June of 2012 my motorcycle was stolen from my driveway. The LASD has yet to find it, has yet to return it. Yet the LASD has ample resources to devote a team and a bureau to this instead.
Does this mean they are mere hours away from returning my motorcycle? After all, one wouldn’t want to accuse the LASD of thinking that horticulture is worse than grand theft.
Irena says
I am sorry for the loss of your motorcycle, but that IS what insurance is for.
This is not simple horticulture, this is a felony just like grand theft. Chances are the suspects were also stealing electricity to power their enterprise. And if it is a rental ( not sure if it is or isn’t), imagine the property damage going on. it is mentioned that they observed selling at the location. I am sure the neighbors are glad these people are gone.
Concerned American says
Irena, you know nothing. When you type that out, what you just wrote, Is any one part of your comments based on facts? I love how you try to give another meaning to a word too, that was great. Does your husband work for the sheriffs department or are you just the wife of one of those jock strap fascist guys who play god? Open your eyes lady these sheriffs are not on your side. You’re being betrayed by people you should count on to protect and serve you and I and it’s a shame. Growing marijuana and “crime” are not synonymous,if they’re anything they’re polar opposites. Have you ever even smoked marijuana? Probably not because you’re afraid you’ll go murder someone. To us smokers, Its hilarious to hear. I don’t think it’s funny at all though. I’m tired of people like you. Tell your husband to stop drinking and bringing his work home and poisoning your mind. Stop being so lazy and basing your opinions on word of mouth, it makes you look ignorant. Pick up some books, read some articles, research some facts and then come back to this page and post your comment. I gauruntee you’ll feel better about what you will have written because you’ll know it’s the truth and it will flow freely from the heart without any hatred or spite towards another person. In lame terms, your opinion wouldn’t be considered so bias to everyone. Thanks PS Everyone be safe out there, there’s rattle snakes everywhere. I just shot one with my shotgun last week. Oh yeah 1 more thing Irena, on google earth I don’t see any kind of power lines there so no power being stolen. In fact it looks like they have a generator building. Isn’t it strange to you that they leave no legal proof,in the story, of why they were even there? It sounds like the sheriffs department is as ignorant as you and acted on someone’s word of mouth. This is all speculation though, not actual facts. I’m not attempting to manipulate anyone into believing something that’s not true by painting a negative picture of something I know nothing about…. And yes I have NOTHING better to do then fight for the rights of people like this to keep their jobs and not feel fear for no reason when they return to work.
Gg says
W. T. F. ???
Jason says
“chances are”, “not sure”, “imagine.”
Look what effort it takes to try to turn horticulture into as severe a crime as grand theft.
lancaster patrol says
Are you serious? nobody cares! thats your fault for not doing enough. what do you expect a motorcycle hunt? lol
Read it correct says
You guys all sound stupid. These guys were in the middle of no where! Look it up, there are no neighbors for these people to have been any bother.
happyresident says
Hey Brother, Sounds like you really want to join the Club.. You just need to call the Sheriff Dept. and they’ll take where they are.
Happy Stay with them……LOL!!!!
The Truth says
Its not about what is right or wrong…crime is business. They could care less about your losses. Horticulture = seizure of property=LASD profits, that’s how parasites roll. That is why a major portion all law enforcement are alcoholic’s..they wouldn’t be able to go to sleep at night, if they were sober.
Za says
The worlds smallest violin…
The Truth says
Having trouble getting to sleep..bars are all closed..??
concerned says
They should try going to the westside “drive-thru”. I’m sure that’s going to be a bust worth writing about…
The Truth says
Wow looks like the drunks are a little upset about this. Could they be retired law enforcement..?? Yet it is OK when they are plastered, and “go for a drive”.. pathetic.
But to watch someone die of alcohol poisoning is truly sad, yet well deserved.
Mary says
Boo hoo
The Truth says
Having trouble getting to sleep..bars are all closed..??
corey says
Wonder what the indicators were, smart meters ,flir , or a snitch.
G. Richards says
My guess would be ultra remote house, only one car, clean lot, no junkers, doesn’t fit the pattern of typical junk strewn, run down, remote East side dump. I lived in the ultra remote West side for a year, quiet but apparently too clean, the Sheriff came to the door 6 times to “check and make sure I was OK”.
david G says
The only people who should go to jail are the 6 officers violating our rights.
Joker says
WHAT A JOKE!
get your facts straight says
your rights? Like having more than 6 mature or 12 immature plants in your house in the state of California? oh wait … that’s against the law in the state of California. I’m sure the fire arm the officers found wasn’t for leisure either.
G. Marrion says
I’d love to see you live in a similar remote part of the desert with no gun. Your name would be changed to Coyote Crunch within a week.
Dew says
Grajeda, whose rights were violated? Or is this one of your A typical whiny posts, made by someone who apparently has a TON of free time on his hands.
Irena says
Please enlighten us as to exactly which right is being violated? And before you post, remember no right is ever absolute.
Just Saying says
Your right to NOT have a Sheriff cruiser a half hour out of town on a gardening offence when a guy with neck tattoos is breaking in your back door.
Mark says
Victimless crime = waste of resources
AV resident says
????????????
Irena says
No crime is ever truly victimless. it may not always be in dollar amounts is all.
Jason says
Some actions are malum prohibitum, which means “wrong because they are prohibited.” Some are malum in se, which means “wrong in and of itself.” Those who have little respect for the rights of others consider both to be crimes, and are willing to go so far as to say “society is the victim.” Yet if I cannot be shown an actual person who is the victim then I do not consider there to be one.
Although law enforcement and their toadies consider malum prohibitum actions to be crimes, I view them as merely against the law.
From that point of view, yes, no crime is victimless. Malum prohibitum isn’t crime.
But that’s probably not what you meant. Given your earlier endorsement of prohibition, you actually think that growing and selling marijuana is a crime. And you think all crimes have victims. So who is the victim?
Unlike my motorcycle, there isn’t one.