On the afternoon of Monday December 11th, 2017, Troopers with the Oregon State Police executed a search warrant at a residence on Northwest Columbia Drive, located north of Madras in Jefferson County. OSP had conducted an initial investigation of property crime and obtained a search warrant to seize evidence at the residence of 28 year old Madras resident, Joshua Joseph. The search warrant was executed and in addition to the expected evidence, Troopers discovered a clandestine drug lab along with other drug related evidence. The Oregon State Police Drug Enforcement Section responded to process the illegal drug lab and all discovered hazardous materials were properly collected. Joshua Joseph was taken into custody without incident and he was lodged at the Jefferson County Jail on the following charges: Forgery in the 1st Degree; Possession of a Forged Instrument in the 1st Degree; Theft by Deception; Possession of a Stolen Vehicle; Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle. Additional drug related charges are anticipated following a referral to the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office.
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