2/7/2014
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEPress Release # 2014
Subject:
MARIJUANA DISPENSARY SHUT DOWN- DRUGS ASSAULT WEAPONS AND CASH SEIZED
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The Long Beach Police Department Drug Investigations Section, in collaboration with the State of California Franchise Tax Board, shut down the Industry Green Collective, and arrested 40 year-old Christopher Keane Woodard for drug sales, possession of assault weapons, child endangerment, and revenue tax violations.
In February 2012, the City of Long Beach enacted Municipal Code 5.89.030, banning the operation of marijuana dispensaries. On April 27, 2012, while enforcing this ban, detectives served a search warrant at Industry Green Collective, in the 2200 block of Lakewood Blvd. Detectives seized approximately 20 pounds of marijuana, a substantial amount of cash, and evidence indicating significant gross profits in violation of state law.
The investigation led detectives to Woodard’s home in the 2400 block of Hannum Drive, Corona. On April 30, 2012, a search warrant was served, seizing seven guns, including three assault rifles. The guns and ammunition were kept in an unsecured location, and easily accessible to minors in the home. The evidence collected launched a thorough financial investigation by the State of California Franchise Tax Board, which determined profits were made from the sales of marijuana.
On February 6, 2014, the case was presented to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office. An arrest warrant was issued and Woodard was arrested at his home in Corona. Woodard is currently being held at the Long Beach Jail on $125,000 Bail.
The Long Beach Police Department will continue their efforts in the fight against illegal drugs, which negatively impacts communities everywhere. Anyone wishing to report illegal drug activity should contact the Long Beach Police Department’s Drug Investigations Section at (562) 570-7221. Anonymous tips may be submitted by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), texting TIPLA plus your tip to CRIMES (274637), or visiting www.lacrimestoppers.org .
In February 2012, the City of Long Beach enacted Municipal Code 5.89.030, banning the operation of marijuana dispensaries. On April 27, 2012, while enforcing this ban, detectives served a search warrant at Industry Green Collective, in the 2200 block of Lakewood Blvd. Detectives seized approximately 20 pounds of marijuana, a substantial amount of cash, and evidence indicating significant gross profits in violation of state law.
The investigation led detectives to Woodard’s home in the 2400 block of Hannum Drive, Corona. On April 30, 2012, a search warrant was served, seizing seven guns, including three assault rifles. The guns and ammunition were kept in an unsecured location, and easily accessible to minors in the home. The evidence collected launched a thorough financial investigation by the State of California Franchise Tax Board, which determined profits were made from the sales of marijuana.
On February 6, 2014, the case was presented to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office. An arrest warrant was issued and Woodard was arrested at his home in Corona. Woodard is currently being held at the Long Beach Jail on $125,000 Bail.
The Long Beach Police Department will continue their efforts in the fight against illegal drugs, which negatively impacts communities everywhere. Anyone wishing to report illegal drug activity should contact the Long Beach Police Department’s Drug Investigations Section at (562) 570-7221. Anonymous tips may be submitted by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), texting TIPLA plus your tip to CRIMES (274637), or visiting www.lacrimestoppers.org .