Fourteen people busted for allegedly operating a marijuana grow containing more than 300 plants at a Jurupa Valley residence were behind bars today.
(File AP Photo/Ed Andrieski)
The suspected pot farm, located on a multi-acre property in the 4900 block of Hunter Street, was raided by Riverside County sheriff’s investigators about 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 18.
According to Sgt. Justin Rowan, the sheriff’s department had been tipped off to the illegal cultivation operation earlier this month and initiated an
investigation, collecting sufficient evidence to obtain a search warrant.
The street value of the cannabis seized at the property — including 45 pounds of processed weed — was in excess of $700,000, Rowan said.
The following individuals were arrested on suspicion of illegal cultivation of marijuana and possession of marijuana for sale and distribution:
– Jose Godinez, 38, of Jurupa Valley
– Gerardo Guerrero, 27, of Fontana.
– Lorena Martinez, 26, of Jurupa Valley.
– Angel Orozco Perez, 22, of Jurupa Valley.
– Javier Pineda, 21, of Fontana.
– Ruben Pineda, 30, of Fontana.
– Rafael Pinedo, 22, of Fontana.
– Oswaldo Artiaga Ramos, 33, of San Bernardino.
– Ermindo Revlorio, 36, of Riverside.
– German Robles, 33, of Rialto.
– Hector Rolon, 50, of San Bernardino.
– Jose Romo, 56, of Jurupa Valley.
–Alexander Sorino, 32, of Fontana.
– Leodan Del Torro, 52, of Fontana.
The suspects were booked into county detention facilities and are each being held in lieu of $50,000 bail.
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