Detectives with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office (JCSO) and the Central Oregon Drug Enforcement (CODE) team executed a search warrant at a Culver residence this week, recovering a commercial quantity of suspected methamphetamine, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff's activity log published Wednesday, September 23.

Search Warrant Yields Drug Evidence in Culver

CODE detectives and JCSO detectives conducted the joint search warrant operation at a Culver-area home as part of an ongoing drug investigation. While exact quantities were not disclosed in the public log, the designation "commercial quantity" typically indicates an amount consistent with drug distribution rather than personal use.

The search warrant execution follows a September 17 arrest in which two Culver residents — José Miguel Gomez, 45, and Kristen Marie, 41 — were taken into custody on suspicion of unlawful possession and delivery of methamphetamine. In that case, deputies allegedly discovered drugs during a traffic stop and subsequent search of the pair's residence. Both face charges including unlawful delivery and possession of a controlled substance.

Additional Incidents in This Week's Log

The September 23 sheriff's activity log also documented several other incidents across Jefferson County:

  • Metolius: A JCSO deputy responded to a suspicious person call. Following investigation, Frank Felder, 59, of Madras, was taken into custody on a charge of second-degree criminal trespass.
  • Deputies responded to multiple welfare checks and disturbance calls in Madras, Culver, and unincorporated county areas during the reporting period.

Regional Partnership in Drug Enforcement

Jefferson County's partnership with CODE — a multi-agency task force serving Central Oregon — has been instrumental in narcotics enforcement efforts in the region. The collaboration allows local law enforcement to leverage additional investigative resources for complex drug cases that often cross jurisdictional lines.

Methamphetamine-related arrests and seizures have remained a consistent enforcement priority for JCSO in recent years. Officials have noted that rural communities like Culver, Metolius, and Madras are not immune to the supply chains that fuel regional drug trafficking.

Residents who observe suspicious activity in Jefferson County are encouraged to contact the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office at (541) 475-2201. For anonymous tips, contact Oregon Tip Line. Non-emergency dispatch is available 24 hours a day.

All individuals named are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.