12 people were arrested, and 18 illegal marijuana grow operations countywide, including one in Twentynine Palms and one in Joshua Tree, were shut down during the thirteenth week of illegal marijuana grow raids. According to Sheriff’s reports, deputies and investigators from the San Bernardino County Marijuana Enforcement Team (MET) served 18 search warrants at properties in Oro Grande, Helendale, Joshua Tree, Newberry Springs, Twentynine Palms, Johnson Valley, San Gabriel, Redlands, Pinon Hills, and Phelan from November 22 through November 29 as part of Operation Hammer Strike, week thirteen. During this time, investigators arrested 12 suspects and eradicated 89 greenhouses, including four indoor locations. Deputies seized 23,002 marijuana plants, 791 pounds of processed marijuana, 15 guns, and over $45,000 in cash.
The raids came as a result of numerous complaints received regarding large outdoor marijuana cultivations in the areas. The suspects were cited or booked on charges of illegal cultivation of cannabis, possession of marijuana for sales, illegal water discharge, possession of an unregistered firearm and/or conspiracy. A complete list of suspects and raided properties is available below.
LOCATIONS:
#1 – Parcel with no address, Oro Grande
#2 – Parcel with no address, Helendale
#3 – 14400 Block of Melrose Avenue, Oro Grande
#4 – 36900 Block of Troy Road, Newberry Springs
#5 – 37000 Block of Troy Road, Newberry Springs
#6 – 46700 Block of Valley Center, Newberry Springs
#7 – 47300 Block of Autumn Leaf, Newberry Springs
#8 – 600 Block of Flohero Lane, Twentynine Palms
#9 – 63600 Block of Tilford Way, Joshua Tree
#10 – Parcel with no address, Johnson Valley
#11 – 100 Block of Fisk Avenue, San Gabriel
#12 – 12800 Block of San Timoteo Canyon Road, Redlands
#13 – 15200 Block of Azalea Road, Phelan
#14 – 9300 Block of Eaby Road, Phelan
#15 – 700 Block of Juniper Road, Phelan
#16 – Parcel with no address, Phelan
#17 – Parcel with no address, Phelan
#18 – 15700 Block of Silver Rock Road, Phelan
SUSPECTS:
Somphone Lavilay, 49 year old male resident of Rapid City, SD. Location #4
Tune Thonesavanh, 53 year old male resident of Rapid City, SD. Location #4
Kiew Vogvilay, 57 year old male resident of Newberry Springs, CA. Location #5
Macario Santoyo, 19 year old male resident of Mexico. Location #8
Yaniesky Gonzalez, 38 year old male resident of Joshua Tree, CA. location #9
Guang Li, 52 year old male resident of Long Meadow, MA. Location #11
Ming Zhang, 43 year old male resident of San Gabriel, CA. Location #11
Yumiao Shi, 38 year old female resident of Brooklyn, NY. Location #11
Xin Huang, 39 year old male resident of Philadelphia, PA. Location #11
Ming H. Zhang, 30 year old male resident of San Gabriel, CA. Location #11
Brent Edington, 44 year old male resident of Phelan, CA. Location #13
Eduardo Carillo, 31 year old male resident of Mexico. Location #16
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is urged to contact the Sheriff’s Gangs/Narcotics Division at (909)387-8400 or [email protected]. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call the We-tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463), or you may leave the information on the We-Tip Hotline at www.wetip.com.
