A major narcotics investigation by the interagency Rogue Area Drug Enforcement (RADE) team led to the arrest of four people and the seizure of over two pounds of heroin, methamphetamine, marijuana, eight firearms, stolen ATV’s and other stolen property and evidence. The heroin seizure alone is described as the largest amount seized by RADE during the team’s five year existence. According to Oregon State Police (OSP) Drug Enforcement Section and RADE supervisor, Sergeant Jim Johnson, on January 21, 2014 at approximately 2:30 p.m., search warrants were served at adjacent Grants Pass-area properties including a residence at 2955 Cloverlawn Drive and a 5th wheel travel trailer parked at 2989 Cloverlawn Drive. During the initial and subsequent search of the properties, three stolen ATV’s were located along with stolen tools and additional stolen property. Sergeant Johnson noted that although Josephine County is known nationwide where illegal high-grade marijuana is produced and distributed, this latest investigation demonstrates the effort law enforcement agencies are collectively putting forth to prevent the distribution of heroin and methamphetamine in our communities. Additional arrests are anticipated and further charges are pending in this ongoing investigation involving federal, state and local investigators.
