RANCHO CORDOVA, CA (MPG) - RCPD is taking a proactive approach to identify and halt illegal marijuana cultivation to prevent illegal activity and nuisances for residents and businesses in the City of Rancho Cordova. According to the Rancho Cordova Municipal Code, up to six plants may be cultivated indoors in a private residence in the city. However, RCPD is seeing unsafe and illegal cultivation in residential and business areas that far exceeds this plant requirement.

On July 13, 2022, RCPD's Problem Oriented Policing (POP) Unit served a search warrant at one residential location suspected of illegal marijuana cultivation after receiving a tip. Officers located an illegal marijuana cultivation consisting of 285 live marijuana plants, processed marijuana, and approximately $39,000 in cash.

Officers arrested one individual and booked him at the Sacramento County Main Jail on several felony charges related to the illegal marijuana cultivation and power theft.

RCPD and the City of Rancho Cordova Government's Neighborhood Services Division often partner to address problematic locations and respond to incidents in the city to keep our community safe. The Neighborhood Services Division assisted RCPD in its investigation of the illegal marijuana cultivation operation, as well as cited the home for numerous building code violations.

RCPD is asking residents and businesses to be our eyes in the community to help stop illegal marijuana cultivation. If you think there may be illegal marijuana cultivation in your area, please contact RCPD’s Problem Oriented Policing Unit at 916.875.9600 or submit a tip online at RanchoCordovaPD.com.