Man arrested after deputies find large pot grow, electrical bypass in Apple Valley
Southern California Edison estimates that the allegedly stolen electricity is valued at $250,000
Victorville Daily Press
A 29-year-old Apple Valley man has been released from custody after authorities arrested him on suspicion of operating a large marijuana grow and stealing about $250,000 in electricity.
Booking records show Ye Peng was released on bail late Monday, shortly after he was booked on suspicion of utility theft and growing or processing marijuana.
San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department officials said deputies and the Marijuana Enforcement Team served a search warrant just after 6:30 p.m. Monday. Deputy Kent Watson authored the warrant after receiving information of the alleged marijuana grow at a property in the 19000 block of Chuparosa Road in Apple Valley.
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