GRESHAM POLICE ARREST SUSPECT IN MARIJUANA GROW
Posted: June 9th, 2011 12:46 PM
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GRESHAM POLICE DEPARTMENT
1333 NW Eastman Parkway
Gresham, Oregon 97030
News Release
Craig Junginger, Chief of Police Sgt. Wallace Coon, P.I.O. PIO Pager # 503-301-5182
GRESHAM POLICE ARREST SUSPECT IN MARIJUANA GROW
RELEASE DATE: June 9, 2011
CONTACT PERSON: Sgt. Wallace Coon, P.I.O.
ARRESTED SUSPECT: Wu, Guo Xian
CHARGES: Manufacture of a controlled substance
BAIL AMOUNT: $50,000.00
On the afternoon of June 6, Gresham Police Department's Special Enforcement Team (SET) served a search warrant at 1848 SW 33rd Avenue, Gresham, Ore., seizing more than $145,000 worth of processed marijuana, plants and growing equipment. SET began the investigation after a concerned citizen left a message on the department's drug tip line.
On June 9th, SET Detectives arrested Guo Xian Wu after they discovered he was the person who had rented the home from a female who knew nothing of Wu's intentions. Wu was also listed as the applicant with P.G.E. in securing electricity for the residence.
During the interview with detectives, Wu admitted to the manufacture of Marijuana which is a Class A Felony in Oregon. He was taken to and booked at the Multnomah County Jail on charges of manufacture of a controlled substance with a bail amount of $50,000.00.
Detectives are also working with Portland General Electric to investigate the possibility of power theft and initial estimates of value in the diversion of electricity is in excess of $10,000.00 .
SET Detectives encourage anyone with information about this case, or any other suspected drug activity near their home, to call the Gresham Police Drug Tip Line at 503-661-3784.
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