Father and son arrested during El Dorado Hills marijuana grow bust

Complaints about an offensive smell and unsightly tarps brought out El Dorado County Sheriff's detectives to a home in El Dorado Hills who ended up uncovering a large marijuana grow.

On October 23, 2015, a search warrant was served on a residence and property in the 1400 block of Malcom Dixon Road.

When they arrived they found 52-year-old Jeffrey Johansen, Sr. guarding a marijuana grow from a tree house, armed with a shotgun. He complied with law enforcement and put down the shotgun.

During the search, detectives located 200 mature, ready to harvest, three to eight foot tall marijuana plants, three firearms, about 30 pounds of processed marijuana, and evidence of a butane honey oil lab. The incoming utility power line was configured to bypass the main electrical panel and meter. They also uncovered evidence of marijuana being sold to dispensaries.

Detectives arrested Jeffrey Johansen Sr. for cultivation of marijuana, sales of marijuana, manufacturing dangerous drugs, theft of power, and possession of a loaded firearm in the commission of a felony. He was released from jail on $105,000 bond.

Also arrested was 20-year-old Jeffrey Johansen II on the same charges plus the addition of being a felon in possession of firearms. Johansen II was released from custody pending a criminal complaint.