Two men arrested, out on bail in connection with seizure of illegal marijuana in Thousand Palms
Jesus Reyes
UPDATE: 9/19/2025
THOUSAND PALMS (CNS, KESQ News Team) – Two men suspected of illegally cultivating marijuana in Thousand Palms are out on bail Friday.
Riverside County Sheriff’s officials say the two suspects were arrested and booked into the Smith Correctional Facility in Banning on Thursday on suspicion of illegal marijuana cultivation and sale or transportation of marijuana. They were released later that day on $5,000 bail.
Officials add that the arrests were a result of a search warrant and investigation in the 31000 block of Dunham Way, where they seized about 15,000 marijuana plants, which were taken “for destruction.”
The investigation remains ongoing.
Stay with News Channel 3 for updates.
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – A marijuana-related search warrant was served in Thousand Palms, briefly prompting a heavy police presence.
The warrant was served in the area of Dunham Way.
The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office confirmed two people were detained.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Stay with News Channel 3 for continuing updates.