Clearlake Oaks man arrested for drugs, weapons
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CLEARLAKE OAKS, Calif. – Authorities arrested a Clearlake Oaks man on Thursday after finding him in possession of drugs and weapons.
David Wayne Christensen, 61, was arrested in the case, according to Lt. Corey Paulich.
At 10:30 p.m. Thursday a Lake County Sheriff’s deputy conducted a traffic stop on a Chevy pickup for a vehicle code violation in 12000 block on Widgeon Way in Clearlake Oaks, Paulich said.
The deputy contacted the driver, who was identified as Christensen, who told the deputy that he was on searchable probation related to marijuana sales. Deputies searched Christensen’s truck, but did not locate anything illegal, according to Paulich.
Paulich said deputies then went to Christensen’s residence, which also is located in the 12000 block of Widgeon Way, and conducted a probation search.
During the search deputies located a gallon-size plastic bag containing approximately 13 ounces of suspected methamphetamine. Paulich said deputies also located approximately 14.5 pounds of marijuana that was packaged in one pound increments.
A loaded .38-caliber handgun and high capacity magazine were located in Christensen’s bedroom. Paulich said the suspected methamphetamine had a street value of approximately $37,000 and the marijuana had a street value of approximately $14,000.
Paulich said Christensen was placed under arrest and transported to the Lake County Jail, where he was booked into custody for possession of a controlled substance for sale, possession of methamphetamine while armed, possession of marijuana for sale, possession of drug paraphernalia.
Christensen also was charged with possession of a large capacity magazine and a violation of probation, Paulich said.
Christensen remained in custody on Saturday, with bail set at $25,000, according to jail records.
Paulich said the sheriff’s office will continue its efforts to eradicate narcotics from the communities of Lake County and seize the suspected profits of drug trafficking for asset forfeiture whenever possible.
Anyone with information that can assist the Narcotics Unit with this effort is encouraged to call the anonymous tip line at 707-263-3663.