Mendocino County Sheriff's Office
Press Release
(Title of Crime/Incident) 11377(a) HS Possession of controlled substance, 11359 HS Possession Marijuana for sales, 11357a HS possession of concentrated cannabis, 1203.2 PC Violation of Probation
Report Number:
08-3442    
Coroner Number:
   
Crime/Incident:
11377(a) HS Possession of controlled substance, 11359 HS Possession Marijuana for sales, 11357a HS possession of concentrated cannabis, 1203.2 PC Violation of Probation
Location:
13600 S Highway 101
When: Date: 11/23/08 Time: 2230 Hrs
Victim Info :        
  Name Age Street Address City, State
Victim #1: People of the State of California
Suspect Info:        
  Name Age Street Address City, State
Suspect #1: Robert Ross Simon 61 Willits, Ca
         
Written by: Sergeant Scott Poma
Synopsis: On 11/24/08 at 11:30 PM Deputy Kevin Spears was patrolling the Hopland area when he observed a vehicle parked behind a closed business at location. Deputy Spears made contact with the driver of the vehicle and asked what he was doing at location when he smelled a strong odor of marijuana emitting from the vehicle. Further investigation revealed that the subject Robert Simon was processing marijuana and placing marijuana into small bags for apparent sales. A further search revealed that Simon was in possession of a controlled substance(methamphetamine),approximately one gram, along with concentrated cannabis. It was also discovered that Simon was on probation for a prior marijuana cultivation conviction.

Simon was placed under arrest for possession of a controlled substance, possession of concentrated cannabis, possession of marijuana for sales and violation of probation. Simon was transported and booked into the Mendocino County Jail where he is being held on 25,000.00 bail.
Approved By: Lieutenant Rusty Noe