KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – A probation search conducted by the Sheriff’s Narcotics Task Force led to a Kelseyville man's arrest and the seizure of 1.3 ounces of methamphetamine.
Gary Gene Ross, 63, was arrested following the Tuesday evening search, according to Lt. Steve Brooks.
At 5 p.m. Tuesday narcotics detectives conducted a probation search of Ross, whose residence is located in the 5000 block of Gaddy Lane in Kelseyville, Brooks said. Prior to the probation search, Ross was on felony probation out of Lake County with a search and seizure clause.
One of the detectives deployed his canine partner to conduct a sniff of the exterior of Ross’ residence. As the canine approached a shed on the property, she produced a positive alert, indicating there was the odor of a controlled substance present, Brooks said. The canine alerted to a large air compressor, located near the entry door of the aforementioned shed.
Detectives searched the area around the air compressor and located two black nylon cases attached to the compressor with magnets, Brooks said.
One of the cases contained two plastic bags, each containing a large amount of a white crystalline substance which was determined to be methamphetamine. Brooks said the second case contained several small plastic bags, each containing a white crystalline substance, also determined to be methamphetamine.
Ross admitted the methamphetamine was his and even told one of the detectives where his scale could be located, although he denied selling or using it, Brooks said.
The methamphetamine was later weighed and was determined to have a gross weight of 37.8 grams or 1.33 ounces, according to Brooks.
Ross was arrested for the possession of a controlled substance for sale and for violating the terms and conditions of his probation. He was transported to the Lake County Hill Road Correctional Facility and booked.
Jail records indicated Ross was being held on a no-bail hold for the alleged probation violation. He remained in custody on Wednesday.
The Sheriff’s Narcotics Task Force can be reached through its anonymous tip line at 707-263-3663.