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Marijuana Sales, Child Endangerment
By Ventura County Sheriff Department — Thursday, June 16th, 2011
 Ventura County Sheriff's Department On 6-13-2011, the Sheriff’s East County Narcotic Street Team received an anonymous tip that marijuana was being grown and sold at a residence in the 1400 block of Avenida De Los Arboles, City of Thousand Oaks. In addition, the anonymous source stated young children at the residence had access to the marijuana plants that were growing in the backyard. Within one day, narcotic investigators obtained a search warrant for the listed address. Investigators also learned that Toby Starr and his wife Jaime Starr were living at the residence with their 18-month old son. In addition, Toby Starr’s mother, Nancy Starr, lives at the residence and cares for a 5-year-old child. Investigators learned through their preliminary investigation that Toby Starr has a history of child neglect. On 6-14-2011, Investigators served the search warrant at the residence. Investigators had the assistance of Child Protective Services. Investigators discovered several marijuana plants growing inside a chain linked fenced area in the backyard. However, the plants were so big that the two children could easily reach their hands through the fence to get exposed to the marijuana. There was also a significant amount of marijuana inside a bucket on the rear patio to residence immediately adjacent to the children’s toys. Investigators obtained evidence that Toby Starr was selling the marijuana for profit, but he was attempting to grow/possess the marijuana under the protection of California Proposition 215. All three adults were arrested for felony child neglect due to the hazardous conditions. Toby Starr was also arrested for possessing marijuana for sale and cultivating marijuana. All three were booked into the Ventura County Jail. Child Protective Services took custody and care of the two children. Location: 1400 Block of Avenida De Los Arboles, Thousand Oaks Date & Time/ RB#: 6-14-2011 Unit Responsible: East County Narcotics Street Team- City of Thousand Oaks Police Department’s Special Enforcement Unit (S)uspects, (V)ictims, (W)itnesses City of residence Age Officer Preparing Release: Sgt. Robert Thomas Follow-up Contact: Sgt. Robert Thomas robert.thomas@ventura.org Date of Release: June 15,, 2011 Approved By: Mike De Los Santos, Captain #0730 |
