What’s happening in Siskiyou County is a classic case of organized criminal exploitation of rural Northern California. These aren’t local residents growing a few plants – this is a sophisticated operation where experienced growers from major urban centers (Fresno, Los Angeles, Sacramento) are traveling hundreds of miles to set up large-scale illegal marijuana cultivation sites Siskiyou County. These urban operators specifically target remote counties like ours because of the vast uninhabited forest lands, minimal law enforcement presence, and abundant water sources – essentially treating the rural county as their personal marijuana plantation while the profits flow back to the cities.
This isn’t amateur hour – these are experienced criminal networks that have been exploiting Northern California’s rural counties for years, leaving local communities to deal with environmental damage, water theft, armed security, and the social costs while seeing none of the profits. It’s essentially colonization by criminal enterprises, where urban crime syndicates extract resources from rural areas while contributing nothing to the local economy or community.
This compilation is based on publicly available booking records from the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office for the period of July 7 – July 14, 2025. All individuals listed are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The charges mentioned are allegations only and do not constitute proof of guilt or criminal conviction.
Most Active Agencies: SCSO, YPD, CHPY, CHPMS
FTA Charges: 17 inmates (33% of total)
Marijuana Cultivation 6+ Plants: 8 inmates (15% of total)
Most Common Arrest Locations: Jail facilities, Mountain View area (marijuana grows), various traffic stops
Barbara A. Allen – Age 66, Montague
- Agency: SCSO, Arrest Location: Yreka
- Charges: DUI alcohol (2 counts)
Miguel Alverez-Romo – Age 31, Etna
- Agency: YPD, Arrest Location: S. Main St Yreka
- Charges: DUI alcohol (2 counts)
Donald N. Anderson – Age 51, Yreka
- Agency: OTH, Arrest Location: Not Casino
- Charges: Parole violation (felony), FTA on felony charges (2 counts)
Matthew T. Bailey – Age 40, Watsonville
- Agency: SCSO, Arrest Location: Lake Shastina
- Charges: FTA: written promise
Stephanie M. Bennington – Age 43, Reno, NV
- Agency: CHPY, Arrest Location: US-97 @ Dorris Hill
- Charges: Outside warrant (felony)
Eduardo L. Cabrera – Age 37, Miami, FL
- Agency: DA, Arrest Location: Jail Lobby
- Charges: Sell/transport marijuana
Jesse L. Crane – Age 35, Yreka
- Agency: SCSO, Arrest Location: Webb @ 12th
- Charges: Addict drive vehicle, Drug possession w/ priors (felony)
Roseanna A. Crosland – Age 27, Yreka
- Agency: YPD, Arrest Location: Walmart
- Charges: Shoplifting, Trespass, FTA after written promise
Rhea S. Dixon – Age 36, Montague
- Agency: SCSO, Arrest Location: Jail Lobby
- Charges: DUI 0.08%, Driving on suspended license, FTA: written promise
Donald G. Dungan – Age 59, Yreka
- Agency: DA/PROB, Arrest Location: Juvenile Ln
- Charges: FTA after written promise, FTA on felony charges (3 counts)
Sokhary Eam – Age 44, Mt Shasta
- Agency: SCSO, Arrest Location: Ream
- Charges: Evading peace officer, DUI alcohol (2 counts), Obstruct officer
Derek A. Fabbro – Age 40, Fort Jones
- Agency: EPD, Arrest Location: Fort Jones
- Charges: Stalking (felony), Violate court order domestic violence
Dylan Franklin-Duke – Age 20, Yreka
- Agency: SCSO, Arrest Location: SR-3 @ Wickalow Woods
- Charges: DUI alcohol (2 counts)
Travis L. Giulietti – Age 30, Dunsmuir
- Agency: SCSO, Arrest Location: Castle Ave Dunsmuir
- Charges: Inflict corporal injury on spouse (felony)
Tyeath R. Gomes – Age 47, Yreka
- Agency: YPD, Arrest Location: Campos Dr
- Charges: Battery: spouse/ex spouse
David A. Gonzalez – Age 31, Dunsmuir
- Agency: SCSO, Arrest Location: Mt Shasta
- Charges: FTA: written promise
Jose L. Gonzalez Jr. – Age 70, Yreka
- Agency: YPD, Arrest Location: Fairchild Medical Center
- Charges: Disorderly conduct: intoxicated
Trevor J. Hanson – Age 36, Mt Shasta (2 separate bookings)
- Agency: YPD, Arrest Locations: Extra Mile Gas Station, Shopping Center
- Charges: Disorderly conduct: alcohol, PRCS violation, Obstruct/resist officer (felony)
Rain A. Harrison – Age 26, Yreka
- Agency: SCSO, Arrest Location: Sally Port
- Charges: FTA after written promise
Arrianna N. Jackson – Age 27, Fort Jones
- Agency: SCSO, Arrest Location: Jail Lobby
- Charges: FTA after written promise (4 counts)
Kelsie L. Johnson – Age 39, Yreka
- Agency: SCSO, Arrest Location: Yreka
- Charges: Possess narcotic, Possess paraphernalia, Give false ID to police, Addict drive vehicle, Probation violations (2 felony counts)
Gwenna C. Kelly – Age 36, Yreka
- Agency: SCSO, Arrest Location: Turre @ S Oregon
- Charges: FTA on misdemeanor (4 counts)
Keith L. Kincade – Age 43, Yreka
- Agency: CHPY, Arrest Location: FMC
- Charges: DUI alcohol (2 counts)
Trevor J. Kuzma – Age 57, Mt Shasta
- Agency: CHPMS, Arrest Location: SB I-5 South of R/A
- Charges: DUI alcohol (2 counts)
Steve Lor – Age 55, Sheboygan, WI
- Agency: YPD, Arrest Location: Rainrock Casino
- Charges: Disorderly conduct: alcohol
Bradley J. Lownes – Age 38, Etna
- Agency: SCSO, Arrest Location: [Not specified]
- Charges: Probation violation
Moua Lu – Age 40, Fresno
- Agency: OTH, Arrest Location: Mountain View
- Charges: Cultivate marijuana 6+ plants, Possess marijuana for sale
Keemario J. Magee – Age 43, Weed
- Agency: MSPD, Arrest Location: Mercy Medical Center
- Charges: Disorderly conduct: under influence of drug
April M. Markes – Age 31, Montague
- Agency: CHPY, Arrest Location: Main St/Lawrence
- Charges: Possess controlled substance, Possess narcotic, Probation violation (felony)
Zachary J. Markes – Age 26, Yreka
- Agency: YPD, Arrest Location: Anderson Rd
- Charges: Burglary (felony), FTA after written promise
George D. Mayfield – Age 45, Yreka
- Agency: SCSO, Arrest Location: Jail Lobby
- Charges: Petty theft, FTA after written promise (2 counts)
Justin R. McKay – Age 33, Arcata
- Agency: MSPD, Arrest Location: Everitt Memorial Hwy
- Charges: Disorderly conduct: intoxicated
Antwoine D. Minter – Age 38, Redding
- Agency: SCSO, Arrest Location: Jail Lobby
- Charges: FTA on felony charge, FTA: written promise (2 counts)
Walter A. Paschal – Age 54, Dunsmuir
- Agency: PROB/SCSO, Arrest Location: Jail Sally Port
- Charges: Probation violation, Conspiracy (felony), Receive stolen property (felony), Possess stolen vehicle (felony), Prohibited person possess ammunition (felony), Burglary 2nd degree (felony)
Emily R. Pavlacky – Age 27, Valley Springs
- Agency: SCSO, Arrest Location: Jail Sallyport
- Charges: FTA on felony charges (2 counts), Outside warrant
Donald L. Pence II – Age 38, Hornbrook
- Agency: YPD, Arrest Location: Budget Inn
- Charges: Disorderly conduct: alcohol
Ian M. Robles – Age 37, Lodi
- Agency: SCSO, Arrest Location: McCloud
- Charges: Possess controlled substance
Chanphansy Sek – Age 42, Weed
- Agency: SCSO, Arrest Location: Courthouse
- Charges: FTA on felony charge
Cavonte A. Shumlai – Age 27, Weed
- Agency: SCSO, Arrest Location: Siskiyou Superior
- Charges: Evade peace officer (felony), Obstruct officer, Assault w/deadly weapon (felony), ADW with force (felony), Parole violation (felony)
Cheng Thao – Age 41, Fresno
- Agency: SCSO, Arrest Location: Mountain View
- Charges: Cultivate marijuana 6+ plants, Possess marijuana for sale
Makia L. Thompson – Age 34, Redding
- Agency: SCSO, Arrest Location: GL Sally Port
- Charges: FTA on felony charge, FTA after written promise
David J. Tilley – Age 61, Mt Shasta
- Agency: SCSO, Arrest Location: Spring Hill Drive
- Charges: FTA after written promise, FTA on felony charge
Rafael D. Torres – Age 36, Mt Shasta
- Agency: WPD, Arrest Location: E Vista Dr Weed
- Charges: Obstruct/resist officer
Thi N. Tu – Age 43, Los Angeles
- Agency: SCSO, Arrest Location: Mt View
- Charges: Cultivate marijuana 6+ plants, Possess marijuana for sale
Thi P. Tu – Age 50, Los Angeles
- Agency: SCSO, Arrest Location: Vista
- Charges: Cultivate marijuana 6+ plants, Possess marijuana for sale
Michelle L. Wagnon – Age 37, Yreka
- Agency: CHPMS, Arrest Location: Tebbest/N Oregon
- Charges: Drug possession w/ priors (felony), Possess paraphernalia, Probation violation (felony), Driving on suspended license, Manufacture/possess metal knuckles (felony), Failure to report for work release
Guangfu Wang – Age 46, Oroville
- Agency: SCSO, Arrest Location: Mt View
- Charges: Possess marijuana for sale, Cultivate marijuana 6+ plants
Don W. Watson – Age 59, Yreka
- Agency: SCSO, Arrest Location: Hwy 3
- Charges: Possess controlled substance w/ 2+ priors (felony), Possess paraphernalia
Robert H. Werder – Age 39, Yreka (2 separate bookings)
- Agency: SCSO/YPD, Arrest Locations: Turre St, Bruce Street
- Charges: Possess controlled substance, Driving on suspended license, Annoying calls to 911
Cui Y. Wu – Age 40, Sacramento
- Agency: OTH, Arrest Location: Mountain View
- Charges: Cultivate marijuana 6+ plants, Possess marijuana for sale
Guolian Xu – Age 64, Sacramento
- Agency: OTH, Arrest Location: Mountain View
- Charges: Cultivate marijuana 6+ plants, Possess marijuana for sale
Megan M. Yandell – Age 36, Montague
- Agency: YPD, Arrest Location: Extra Mile
- Charges: Child abuse w/ possible GBI (felony), DUI any drug, Possess paraphernalia, Possess controlled substance
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