Cleveland County Sheriff's deputies and members of the District Attorney's Street Crimes Unit busted a marijuana growing operation in rural Cleveland County Tuesday afternoon.
Deputies and street crime officers responded to 19000 Skyridge Road in Newalla, after receiving an anonymous tip about the operation.
"The anonymous caller said there was a marijuana grow at that address and that they had seen guns there too," said Sheriff Joe Lester.
Deputies and Street Crimes officers responded to investigate and made contact with Derrick E. Haggard, Lester said. Deputies and officers found about 64 Marijuana plants at the residence being cultivated behind a trailer and a double barrel 12 gauge shotgun.
Lester said deputies and street crime officers completed their investigation and took custody of the plants and weapons. Haggard was arrested for cultivation of Marijuana and possession of a firearm while in the commission of a felony.
"The District Attorney Street Crimes Unit was created by District Attorney Greg Mashburn just two weeks ago and already it is making a difference," Lester said.
The Street Crimes Unit is comprised of District Attorney Investigators and cooperating law enforcement personnel from the Cleveland County Sheriff's Office and the Moore Police Department.
"These are exactly the types of operations that I had hoped we would be able to work through this Unit" said District Attorney Greg Mashburn. "It is designed to supplement existing law enforcement activity in the 21st Judicial District and encourages all of us to work as a team to fight crime."
Local news
NEW: Pot plants seized in Newalla; man arrested
- Local news
-
-
Veterans focus of Memorial Day events
There are a variety of events planned this weekend, allowing residents to recognize the sacrifices of our fighting forces....
-
United Way has $155,000 more to give than in 2011
The United Way of Norman announced Friday its program funding for 2012-13. The investment decisions were made following months of work by volunteer members of four impact councils....
-
Military supported by the Arts through summer
Local museums are kicking off this summer season with a collaboration among the National Endowment of the Arts, Blue Star Families, Department of Defense and more than 1,500 museums across America to offer free admission to all active ...
-
Patrols to target holiday drunken drivers
Law enforcement officers say they’ll be watching for drunken driving over the holiday weekend....
-
matter of record
The following felonies were filed in the Cleveland County Court Clerk’s Office: · David Allen Satterlee, 24, domestic assault and battery by strangulation · Oscar J. Burns Sr., 52, possession of marijuana, obstructing ...
-
Legislator reportedly hospitalized
State Rep. Aaron Stiles of Norman was hospitalized late Thursday evening. He remained hospitalized Friday morning, according to a spokesperson in his office at the Capitol....
-
45th Infantry Brigade commander to address Memorial Day audience
OKLAHOMA CITY — The National Guard’s annual Memorial Day Ceremony is planned for Monday....
-
Eighth Rose Rock tournament looking for a few good golfers
The eighth annual Rose Rock Golf Tournament has been set; now golfers are needed. The tournament will be from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 30 at Brent Bruehl Memorial Golf Course, 1400 Chandler Park Road in Purcell....
-
Bike to Breakfast safety event planned
Noble youngsters will have the opportunity to brush up on bicycle safety before summer begins during a Bike to Breakfast safety event....
-
Continental names VP for oil marketing
ENID — Continental Resources has announced the appointment of Kirk Kinnear as vice president of Oil Marketing Logistics....
- More Local news Headlines
-
Veterans focus of Memorial Day events
