Burglary alarm results in arrest for marijuana and firearms

In the early morning hours of 10/15/14, the Eureka Police Department received a call regarding an audible burglary alarm in the 400 block of Cooper Lane. Upon the officer's arrival, they discovered the front door to the residence had been forced open. Officers entered the residence to check for suspects, or possible victims. No one was located inside, however, during their initial sweep officers located a large amount of processed marijuana inside.

Detectives from the Eureka Police Departments Problem Oriented Policing unit were summoned to the scene and took over the investigation. A Search Warrant was obtained for the residence and the house was processed for evidence. During their search, detectives located and seized approximately 138 pounds of processed marijuana, 208.5 grams of concentrated cannabis, and four firearms….one of which was an AK47 assault rifle.

No arrests have been made at this time. This is an ongoing investigation.

*Anyone with information concerning suspected drug activity, or other nuisances occurring in the City of Eureka is encouraged to call the Problem Oriented Policing Unit at (707) 441-4373.