KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – The service of a search warrant by the Sheriff’s Narcotics Task Force earlier this month resulted in one arrest, as well as the seizure of marijuana and approximately $6,500.
Arrested in the case was 48-year-old George Kevin Rhodes of Kelseyville, according to Sgt. Steve Brooks of the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.
On Thursday, Aug. 9, narcotics detectives received information from a detective with the Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office in Virginia regarding a marijuana sales case, Brooks said.
The Chesterfield County investigation led to the seizure of three pounds of processed marijuana, which was reportedly shipped by Rhodes through the United States Postal Service, according to Brooks.
That same day Lake County Sheriff’s narcotics detectives secured a search warrant for Rhodes’ person and home, Brooks said. At 7:30 p.m. that day detectives served the warrant at Rhodes’ home on Gaddy Lane in Kelseyville.
When narcotics detectives entered the home, George Rhodes and his wife, 45-year-old Becky Lynn Rhodes, were detained without incident, Brooks said.
Brooks reported that narcotics detectives located 38 marijuana plants – which all were approximately 7 feet tall – growing outdoors. Detectives also located processed marijuana, digital scales, US priority mail packaging materials and $6,500 in cash wrapped in aluminum foil, vacuum sealed and hidden in a briefcase.
George Rhodes was arrested for cultivation of marijuana and possession of marijuana for sale. Brooks said George Rhodes was transported the Lake County Hill Road Correctional Facility and booked.
Brooks said Becky Lynn Rhodes also will be charged, but was not arrested at the time due to a preexisting medical condition.
The Sheriff’s Narcotics Task Force can be reached through its anonymous tip line at 707-263-3663.