LA PINE & BEND, Ore. — On the morning of August 29, 2024, Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Illegal Marijuana Market Enforcement (DCIMME) Detectives executed two search warrants concluding a long-term investigation into the illegal production of marijuana.
The warrants were executed in the 52000 Block of Ponderosa Way in La Pine and the 55000 Block of Osprey Road in Bend.
Both addresses were being used in conjunction with one another to produce illegal marijuana, DCSO stated.
Four arrests were made:
Kaleb Ryan Beckwith, 34, charged with Unlawful Manufacture Marijuana (Felony), nlawful Manufacture/Unlawful Possession of a Schedule One Controlled Substance (Psilocybin) (Felony)Madison Woods, 28, charged with: Unlawful Manufacture Marijuana (Felony), Unlawful Manufacture/Unlawful Possession of a Schedule One Controlled Substance (Psilocybin) (Felony)Sean Edward Berroth, 36, charged with: Unlawful Manufacture Marijuana (Felony), Attempted MCS Marijuana (Misdemeanor)Laura M Koestner, 38, charged with:Attempted MCS Marijuana (Misdemeanor)
During the search of the locations, 461 marijuana plants in various stages of growth were located and seized. Over 5.5 pounds of processed marijuana was seized from the location. Seven firearms and U.S currency were seized from the locations. During the search, over 23 pounds of processed psilocybin mushrooms were located and seized.
DCSO says based on recent Oregon/Idaho drug pricing from 2023, the value of the seized psilocybin was valued at over $35,000. Detectives believe both the illegal marijuana and psilocybin was destined for the black market.
This investigation is ongoing and anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to report their information to Deschutes County 911 non-emergency at (541) 693-6911.
Beckwith and Woods were both lodged at the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Adult Jail on the above listed charges. Berroth and Koestner were issued criminal citations for the above listed charges.
DCIMME thanked fellow agencies for assistance with the operation, including Central Oregon Drug Enforcement, Bend Police Department, Redmond Police Department, Oregon State Police, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Oregon National Guard, Oregon Water Resources Department, Deschutes County Code Enforcement.
On the morning of August 29, 2024, Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Illegal Marijuana Market Enforcement (DCIMME) Detectives executed two search warrants concl Read More