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Clearlake Oaks man arrested for marijuana cultivation and possession for sale, weapon possession
CLEARLAKE OAKS, Calif. – An ongoing marijuana investigation by the Sheriff’s Narcotics Task Force has resulted in the arrest of a Clearlake Oaks man and the seizure of 98 marijuana plants, 10 firearms and 54 ounces of processed marijuana.
Thomas Scott Gray, 61, was arrested at his home on Tuesday, Aug. 27, according to sheriff's Lt. Steve Brooks.
On that day at approximately 3:49 p.m., narcotics detectives responded to a residence located in the 700 block of Sulphur Bank Road in Clearlake Oaks, regarding an ongoing marijuana investigation, Brooks said.
Detectives could see approximately 40 marijuana plants as they approached the residence. Brooks said detectives contacted Gray, who lives at the residence, and he admitted to having approximately 46 marijuana plants in the back yard.
Gray denied having any marijuana growing inside the residence and told detectives the house was completely empty and he was living in a trailer on the property, Brooks said.
When detectives asked about the window-mounted air conditioner that was attached to the house and running, Gray also admitted he had an indoor grow, according to Brooks.
Detectives detained Gray and secured a search warrant for the property, which they served, Brooks said. During the search, detectives located and seized 50 marijuana plants which were growing outside and 48 marijuana plants from the indoor grow.
Brooks said they also seized 53.9 ounces of processed marijuana and 10 firearms.
Gray told detectives that he did not have a valid medical marijuana recommendation. Brooks said Gray also told detectives that he only needed three pounds of processed marijuana to meet his medical needs and intended on selling the rest for profit.
Gray was arrested for the possession of marijuana for sales, cultivating marijuana and for being armed while in the commission of a felony, Brooks said.
He was transported to the Lake County Hill Road Correctional Facility and booked.
The Sheriff’s Narcotics Task Force can be contacted through its anonymous tip line at 707-263-3663.