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equivalent to 10 pounds of processed marijuana, said Sheriff Tom Allman. Each pound is valued at $3,000, he said. At least one of the men pointed a handgun at the grower of the plants, who later called authorities, Allman said..... http://www.sacbee.com/10 I/stoLy/ 1252486.html Medicinal Marijuana Sparking More Violence in Butte County Reported by: Britt Carlson / 9/30 10:36 pm Originally legalized to help patients with chronic pain and physical discomfort, medical marijuana is stimulating more than just the people being prescribed the drug. Law enforcement agents tell Action News why they're seeing a boost in crime associated with the drug in Butte County..... Sergeant Rob Merrifield with Chico Police says, "It's a pretty popular crime, medicinal marijuana is fairly valuable." In the past week, three crimes related to medicinal marijuana occurred in Butte County. Most recently, Robert Thomas of Oakland was arrested for attempted murder and grand theft for stealing pot plants from a medicinal marijuana cardholder's property. When the resident chased after him, Thomas fired a shot, but missed him. Six men were arrested Monday night at various locations in Butte County for their involvement in an alleged illegal marijuana Co -op. They say they were growing it for medicinal purposes ..... In September through November, marijuana's coming ripe for harvest, this is where we see people trying to steal others medicinal marijuana." And it's not just plants criminals are after. Last week in Corning, a man was shot three times by another who stole his bag of medicinal marijuana. The big concern for police is people who are abusing the rights associated with the drug. Collins says, "They're harvesting under the disguise of (Prop) 215 and then selling it. Those are the criminals we're looking for. http: / /www.khsltv.com/ content /topstories /story.aspx ?content id= C9D6458E- A65C- 4EAA- 9AC9- B900F974C9BF &gsa =true Man reports being robbed by pair he was trying to sell marijuana Ukiah Daily Journal Staff / 09/17/2008 / The Daily Journal Laytonville A drug deal gone bad ended with one man robbed at gunpoint near the Earth Dance festival north of Laytonville at about 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Suspects in the robbery of $250 and two pounds of marijuana are a white woman and a black man, based on the victim's statements ...... According to what the man told sheriffs deputies, he entered a car with the alleged marijuana buyers and was then robbed of marijuana and cash. The vehicle driven by the suspects was said to be a tan - colored car..... http://www.ukiandailyjournal.com/ci 10484981 More marijuana - related arrests Saturday, August 23, 2008 Big Bear Sheriffs Deputies arrested three Sugarloaf residents on Aug. 22 on possession of marijuana for sale. Charges were also filed for possession of stolen property.... Authorities were investigating reports of stolen property and narcotics at the residence. Approximately $2,500 worth of stolen property was recovered and returned to the property owner. Several pounds of marijuana packaged for sale, along with several thousand dollars in cash, were recovered E