Search warrants were executed at Organic Health Solutions, located at 1315 Rosamond Blvd.; American Original Collective-AOC, located at 1737 Locust Street, Unit C-1; and Lights Out Wellness, located at 1739 Poplar Street, according to a news release from the Kern County Sheriff’s Office.
“County of Kern Ordinance 19.08.055 prohibits marijuana dispensary operation within any zone districts in the unincorporated areas of the County of Kern. All dispensaries were served with orders to cease and desist operations by May 24, 2019,” the news release states.
The following evidence was seized during the raids:
- Over 99 pounds of processed marijuana with an estimated street value of approximately $450,000.
- Over 8,495 grams of marijuana concentrates with an estimated street value of approximately $340,000.
- Over 483 packages of edible marijuana products with an estimated street value of approximately $5,000.
- One handgun and one collapsible baton.
“It is common for the products at illegal dispensaries to be supplied by growers who use harmful and poisonous chemicals in the growing of the marijuana. Many of these products are grown illicitly under substandard conditions, with little to no quality control for health standards,” the news release states.
Seven people were arrested during the operation.
- Shane Degroff, 32, Leah Modell, 27, and Katherine Gaspar, 25, were arrested for maintaining a business for the purposes of sales, illegal sales of marijuana, and conspiracy to commit a crime.
- Marvin Munoz, 27, and Aurora Ramirez, 20, were arrested for illegal sales of marijuana.
- Cody Biggs, 27, was arrested for illegal sales and transportation of marijuana.
- Devonte Lisk, 39, was arrested for being a felon in possession of a firearm, a baton, ammunition, and pepper spray.
The search warrants were executed on July 26 by peace officers from the Kern County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit, East Area Substations Division, and wardens from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
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Juan Villasenor says
[removed] Kern County and it’s ignorant [removed] “peace officers” and it’s [removed] ban when it has be legalized recreationally by the [removed] state. Go ahead give the cartels business because that’s exactly what’s [removed] happening you ignorant [removed].
Ex Rosamond Customer says
Well until about a month ago for the last few years i USED to hit Vape N Bake in Rosamond every fri. evening or sat. morn/afternoon. Then i would hit Circle K and fill up.I got a car smogged once at Jones around the corner from Foster Freeze where i have also had lunch.We shopped a couple times at Albertsons.We have ate at Subway,Tom’s,Jack in the Crack,The Wayside Coffee Shop was pretty good and lately Ramon’s Mexican Restaurant. But all thats over,I just get street weed again that’s popping up everywhere now that they are closing all the shops.I get my gas at Mike’s in Littlerock,i eat at Littlerock Grill again on Sat. and Palmdale has Subway,Tom’s ect. but i usually hit a Primo’s though or one of the El Toreo’s.. So much for Rosamond.
Jaleel lisk says
Devonte lisk is my dad so stop being mean to him
Me says
Gods job Jaleel to speak up for your dad . This is fake news . Your dad is a stand up citizen. His case is dropped . ( they don’t tell the public that ) They should be sued for defamation of character . He is not a felon but an experienced armed security guard and following the law .
Blanche says
With all this reefer madness destroying this valley, I’m relieved to know 5O is on the job.
Javier Gomez says
This is to the owner of what was the A.O.C. and fellow patrons:
I loved your shop, all my family and friends who smoke shopped at your store. What made you think you could operate without a license? I am both angry and sad about this.
To those people who are happy about this, remember these little bust mean nothing. We customers will simply drive to another shop around the corner or down the street, it is a sad inconvenience..nothing more. People are still getting high and there is nothing you can do about it.
Happy says
Thank god! I am so sick of seeing the streets littered with the used syringes of dopers shooting up their tokes of jazz cabbage
Mike says
Pot smokers use syringes? That’s a new one.
Alexis says
LOL! By the way, the syringe is used under the tongue, and doesn’t have a point on it.
pot head says
Great… so we passed a bill legalizing recreational use of pot, but we forgot to include how we are supposed to get it. Now every city can decide if they want pot shops or not and many of them don’t. So those of us that don’t know “some guy” who sells it has to travel 50 miles into the LA area to buy some.
EXAV says
These “authorities” are in the wagon wheel business. Crystal meth and heroin are sold on the streets like it’s ice cream and these dinosaurs are raiding pot shops. I suppose it makes for some nice over-time checks for those in law enforcement.
Raid says
And the California Department of Fish and Wildlife is involved as well.
Alexis says
Back in the day, I never had a problem acquiring excellent cannabis.