Drug lab found in S. Tahoe apartment, resident arrested
By Kathryn Reed
A homemade contraption to extract THC from marijuana, along with ecstasy and Oxycontin pills were seized from an apartment in South Lake Tahoe on Thursday afternoon.
“This can blow up just as easily as a meth lab,” SLEDNET Cmdr. Jeff Catchings told Lake Tahoe News. “They are very dangerous, especially the type of lab he had.”
Officers with South Lake El Dorado Narcotics Enforcement Team went to the residence on Lake Tahoe Boulevard just after 2pm on a probation search. Tyrone Brown, 27, was on probation for domestic violence.
Now Brown faces charges of being in possession of a drug lab, manufacturing narcotics, possession of narcotics within 1,000 feet of a school (there is a preschool close by), and possession of the pills. An enhancement could be added because a child was living in the house.
He posted bail, which was set at $117,500, the same day.
Brown’s girlfriend and her 11-year-old daughter also live in the apartment. The woman was not arrested, but Catchings said Child Protective Services has been notified. It’s possible she could be charged with maintaining a house for drug use.
“We did not see a need to remove (the child) from the house since we removed the problem — namely him,” Catchings said.
Evidence the suspect was selling drugs was found, but not much money, Catchings said.
Some of the trash from the lab was scattered on the lawn of the Sierra Vista complex. Now it’s in police custody.
Catchings said butane honey oil labs are not common in Tahoe, but they are growing in number. Marijuana sellers have to do something with the leftover product – dump it, burn it or extract it. The extracted product is sellable.
Catchings explained the extracted THC can be put in food products, smoked and used in other ways.
Apt complex on Lake Tahoe blvd? Is that the one near the high school? Extra charges for that? Also, IF it is that complex, isn’t it govt. subsidized low income? More drug people being supported by tax payers? I hope it’s not that complex, but what other apartment complex IS there on Lake Tahoe Blvd?
Ah. Just saw the photo. It wasn’t up before. Doesn’t look like THAT complex. I can’t tell, though, where it is.
Sierra vista apts are the ones right next to hope lutheren church, the apts between there and the high school are the low income you’re thinking of Dogwoman
“The real labs are in the basements of the Rich, Famous.”
Income has no bearing on the makers or users!
SLEDNET should be commended for targeting those who use explosive chemicals to make cannabis concentrates. An apartment similar to the one mentioned in this article was severely damaged and the roof partially blown off when a ceiling fan ignited explosive fumes coming from a similar honey oil extraction operation.
Concentrated cannabis is legal under California law, for bona fide patients, so long as it is made without solvents. Ice water can be used to extract and concentrate cannabis into a superior form of medicine that is natural and safe to use.
Doctors prescribe Oxycontin. Oxycontin is manufactured by a large pharmaceutical companies.
No doctors were harmed in the making of this drug bust.
The Oxycontin Express:
http://current.com/shows/vanguard/91183979_the-oxycontin-express.htm
(but let’s focus on the marijuana extract ‘lab’, not the real source of poison in this case)
Thank you Slednet for getting this illegal and dangerous operation out of our neighborhoods. Now, lets get rid of the dispenseries that are right down the street from our elementary schools.
Kubby: No matter how many times you say it, it will never be medicine
The largest associations of doctors would disagree with that statement Rocky. Actual doctors. And then there are all of the studies…
As if facts matter though right?
Hey Robot: I sent you that link you asked for in the other thread.
With regards to the “medicine” issue, wouldn’t it be more acceptable to you if they could do away with the “euphoria” aspect and just keep the medicinal properties of marijuana? I believe that’s what you said about hydrocodone/oxycodone medicines.
Kubby, According to the following article, if I want my pot growing neighbors out of business, a simple call to the U.S. Attorney should do the trick. If the city chooses, maybe they should call. Is it true 1 in 7 homes in so tahoe grow pot? http://www.tahoedailytribune.com/article/2011111029963
Awesome. I have my hateful propaganda fix for the week! That was a joke. No one wants to share in your ignorance. Cretin.
One in 7 homes grow pot?
No.
Take the eurphoria out of pot in order for it to be considered medicine…
just like how we took the euphoria out of oxycodone to make that acceptable medicine….
Who are you calling “Cretin”?
Google it.
Cretins are prone to -phobia’s (irrational fears). They are the primary market for propaganda, as they are incapable of recognizing it and respond predictably. They are usually unaware of their condition.
Every now and then I almost think you’re human. And then you go and show yourself for the arrogant, self-righteous pr*2^ you really are. Buh bye.