According to the Calaveras County Sheriff's Office on August 4, 2015 around 2:52 AM, deputies initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle that was observed crossing double solid yellow lines.
Deputies observed the vehicle driving in the opposing lane at speeds in excess of 70 MPH.
The vehicle described as a truck pulled into a driveway located on the 12000 block of Pattison Road in Burson and lost control into a marijuana cultivation site.
The driver was contacted and subsequently arrested, according to the Sheriff, for allegedly failing to yield; he was identified as 37 year old James Milton Buckley, Jr.
Deputies conducted a search of his vehicle and located a large quantity of methamphetamine, about 1.16 pounds.
Deputies then secured a search warrant for the property. The warrant was served on the property allegedly rented to James Buckley, Jr.
A second subject, Michael Ray Bailey (34 years old) was located on the property and was contacted. He was subsequently arrested for allegedly failing to register as a sexual registrant, according to the Sheriff's Office.
The search warrant yielded a stolen ATV, a stolen pick-up truck, a stolen semi-automatic firearm, and miscellaneous stolen concrete equipment.
Suspect James Buckley, Jr. Was booked into the Calaveras County Jail for allegedly evading, possession of firearm by a felon, carrying a loaded firearm with intent to commit a felony, possession of a cane sword, transporting controlled substances, possession of a stolen vehicle, possession of stolen property and possession of a controlled substance for sale. Bail was set at $60,000.
Suspect Michael Bailey was booked for failure to register as a sex registrant; bail was set at $15,000. The case is still active and further follow-up is being conducted.
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