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    Follow-up by Deputies leads to arrest of Theft Suspects

    January 18, 2017No Comments
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    logo_ycsoApparent drug manufacturing operation shut down, 3-year-old child taken into protective custody

    Cottonwood AZ (January 18, 2017) – On October 31, 2016, YCSO deputies were dispatched to a theft incident that occurred in the 11000 block of Adams Road, Cornville. The victim had been gone for several weeks and upon return found numerous custom wood products missing including hand cut tables, headboards, and wood slabs valued at several thousand dollars. Additionally, expensive power tools were missing. When asked who the victim suspected, he mentioned ‘Greg Jay,’ who was a business associate from the past. The victim also noted that he saw what he believed was one of his stolen wood slabs on Jay’s social media page.

    The next day, deputies met with 54-year-old Gregory “Greg” Jay in the 4500 block of Western Drive, Cottonwood. Gregory denied any involvement in the burglary and would not address issues regarding content on his social media account.

    As the investigation continued into December, deputies were contacted by the victim with new information, including a social media photo of Gregory with a wood slab clearly visible in the background. The unique features of the slab were identified by the victim as belonging to one of the slabs reported stolen.

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    Deputies continued their follow-up, conferred with YCSO detectives and a search warrant was obtained for a business in the 2500 block of Union Drive, Cottonwood. Gregory was known to live on this property in a converted school bus.  

    On January 11, 2017, deputies, detectives and evidence technicians served the warrant. Once on the premises, deputies contacted and detained Gregory and 30-year-old Monica Johnson with her 3-year-old daughter. All were living in the bus. Arriving later and also detained was 26-year-old Justin Jay, previously identified as a suspect. Deputies immediately located 2 of the stolen wooden slabs inside a business portion of the building.

    While searching the building and bus, deputies found large amounts of drug paraphernalia containing marijuana residue including bongs and pipes.  It also appeared the suspects were manufacturing an oil based form of marijuana, aka ‘butane hash oil.’ Marijuana trimmings are put into a holding container with butane pushed through until only the butane escapes and the plant matter remains. This process allows for the cannabinoids to be removed from the marijuana by pumping the butane through the holding container. It becomes a liquid mixture of butane and marijuana, which is then evaporated in an attempt to remove the harmful substances resulting in a waxy or honey-like substance. This is a very dangerous procedure because any flame in the area could quickly ignite the butane.

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    The manufacturing operation was evident in the both the building and bus where the 3-year-old child was living. Under current living conditions in the bus, many drug related items were within reach of the child. A representative from the Department of Child Safety arrived and took custody of the child. 

    Based on the investigation at that time, the 3 adults detained were arrested and booked at the Camp Verde Detention Center. The charges are as follows:

    Gregory Jay – Possession of marijuana, Possession of drug paraphernalia, Possession of a narcotic drug Manufacturing a narcotic drug, Theft, Endangerment and Child Abuse. He has since been released on a $5000 bond.

    Monica Johnson – Possession of marijuana, Possession of drug paraphernalia, Possession of a narcotic drug, Manufacturing a narcotic drug, Theft, Endangerment, and Child Abuse. She has been released on a promise to appear.

    Justin Jay – A charge of Theft. He has since been released on a promise to appear.

    The investigation is ongoing.

    Citizens can contact the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office with information or questions

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