A Twentynine Palms man has been arrested, accused of growing and supplying marijuana to minors, and a second suspect is still being sought. According to a Sheriff’s Department press release, the Juvenile Officer for Twentynine Palms received information that marijuana was being furnished to minors. Deputies served a search warrant in the 5300 block of Abronia Avenue in Twentynine Palms and found several ounces of marijuana, measuring scales and a large amount of cash. Randy Kelley, 25, was arrested for investigation of marijuana sales, and the Sheriff’s Department has also listed Bruce Cohen, 52, as a suspect. Investigation led to another residence in the 8200 block of Church Street in Yucca Valley, where deputies located a large marijuana cultivation operation with over 200 marijuana plants, measuring scales, approximately 25 pounds of processed marijuana, several firearms and explosive devices. The Yucca Valley residence was unoccupied at the time of the search warrant and the investigation is still ongoing.
