Traffic Stop by ISP Trooper Leads to Dismantling of Marijuana Distribution Network in Oregon and Texas

An investigation
involving officers from the Lincoln Interagency Narcotics Team (LINT), Oregon
State Police (OSP) HIDTA (High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area) team, and Idaho
State Police led to the arrest earlier this month of two people in Siletz,
Oregon. The investigation stemmed from a traffic stop by Idaho State Police and
linked the two listed suspects to a marijuana distribution network originating
in Oregon with large quantities destined for Texas. The ongoing investigation
has reached a point that information is being released. 


On December 2, 2013, LINT detectives and OSP HIDTA team members became involved
in the investigation after two male subjects were stopped by Idaho State Police
just over the Oregon border and found to be in possession of over 30 pounds of
marijuana. An interagency investigation led to a search warrant being served at
485 Fred Taylor Road in Siletz, Oregon, where the marijuana originated from.

Detectives and officers from OSP and Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office seized
approximately 46 ounces of marijuana, two firearms, a Honey (hash) Oil lab, and
other evidence related to the distribution of marijuana. Detectives learned
that large quantities of marijuana were collected from several medical
marijuana locations in Lincoln and Lane counties for shipment both by courier
and through UPS and FedEx. At the time of serving the search warrant, a 7-year
old boy was in the residence along with three adults.

The following two adults were arrested at the Siletz-area residence:

JONATHAN CHARLES OWENS, age 27
* Unlawful Manufacturer, Delivery and Possession of a Controlled Substance –
Marijuana
* Felon in Possession of a Firearm
* Child Neglect in the First Degree

JUSTINA FAY REDFEARN, age 25
* Unlawful Delivery and Possession of a Controlled Substance – Marijuana
* Child Neglect in the First Degree

On December 3, a FedEx package addressed to the Siletz-area residence was
intercepted. After obtaining a search warrant, the package was inspected by
detectives and found to contain a large amount of currency that was seized as
part of the investigation.

The investigation is continuing and other arrests are anticipated. No other
information is being released at this time.

LINT is comprised of members from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, Lincoln
City Police Department, Newport Police Department, Oregon State Police, and
Lincoln County District Attorney’s Office.

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