The Larimer County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Impact Unit shut down a large marijuana grow in Bellvue on Sept. 20. Investigators served search warrants on three addresses associated with the grow and recovered 375 pounds of marijuana including 154 live marijuana plants and numerous 500-gram bags of processed marijuana packaged and labeled for distribution. Also recovered were 22 ounces of hash, a variety of prescription-type controlled substances, six rifles and a handgun.
Investigators arrested Asa Ziebell and Katie McCormick, both of Fort Collins. The pair were each arrested for three felony marijuana counts as well as being classified as special offenders. The marijuana counts include possession, possession with intent to distribute and cultivation. It is believed the couple moved here two years ago from Lacrosse, Wisconsin for the express purpose of growing and distributing marijuana.
Search warrants were served on three properties in the 2000-block of Davis Ranch Road, the 600-block of La Escena and the 600-block of North Shields.
The investigation began several weeks ago after a tip from a concerned citizen reporting suspicious activity at a large greenhouse at the La Escena address.
Additional charges and arrests are anticipated.
Support Northern Colorado Journalism
Show your support for North Forty News by helping us produce more content. It's a kind and simple gesture that will help us continue to bring more content to you.
BONUS - Donors get a link in their receipt to sign up for our once-per-week instant text messaging alert. Get your e-copy of North Forty News the moment it is released!
Click to Donate