Authorities have arrested Jesse James Starr, a 52-year-old man on federal probation for a drug conviction, following a significant bust that uncovered a suspected methamphetamine laboratory at his home in San Rafael. The search revealed a staggering arsenal of 14 firearms, including assault rifles, alongside over a pound of methamphetamine, fentanyl, and ketamine, raising concerns about the potential threat to community safety.
The investigation led Marin County deputies to not only Starr’s residence but also a storage unit in Richmond, where they seized stolen firearms in addition to the drugs. With a bail set at $1 million, Starr’s situation underscores the ongoing issues related to drug offenses and firearm possession among individuals on probation and the risks these pose to public safety.
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