INFO. COURTESY OF RIVERSIDE SHERIFF’S DEPT.

Israel Martinez

Wilivaldo Arteaga Martinez

NORCO-On July 18, 2014, about 1:30 p.m., members of the Riverside Sheriff’s Special Investigation Bureau, along with deputies assigned to the Norco Sheriff’s Office, served a search warrant in the 3700 block of California Avenue, in the city of Norco. The search warrant was the result of an investigation into an illegal outdoor marijuana grow at the location. During the search warrant service over 400 marijuana plants were located and seized.

The subsequent investigation resulted in the arrest of two adult suspects, identified as Israel Martinez, age 49, and Wilivaldo Arteaga Martinez, age 34, residents from the city of Ontario. They were each booked into the Robert Presley Detention Center (RPDC) for marijuana cultivation and conspiracy charges.

The Norco Sheriff’s Office is committed to the safety of the citizens of Norco and is vigilant in combating crime. Anyone with information about this case can contact Deputies Robles or Ghiliotty at (951) 270-5673.

Citizens may also submit an anonymous tip using the Sheriff’s CrimeTips online form.