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An investigation that started with a call to the Bradley County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday night requesting a patrol deputy check on the possibility that marijuana was being grown at 400 Red Clay Road led to recovery of stolen property valued at several thousand dollars.
After arriving, patrol deputies requested detectives assigned to the Drug Enforcement Unit respond with a search warrant for the marijuana. In voluntary statements by brothers Joshua Keith Meyer and Roderick Jason Meyer, it was learned property that was stolen from their father in Hamilton County was at the residence.  Joshua Keith Meyer Firearms, a flat screen TV, computer printer, camera and binoculars, belonging to the brother’s father, Roderick T. Meyer, were recovered by property crimes detectives. Also recovered were a weedeater, chainsaw, pressure washer and other items having a combined value of approximately $3,000. During questioning, the brothers gave information to investigators regarding thefts from approximately 15 to 30 construction sites in the Ooltewah area.  Roderick Jason Meyer 22-year-old Joshua Keith Myer and 24-year-old Roderick Jason Meyer are being held at the Bradley County Jail in lieu of $10,000 bonds where they are charged with Possession of Stolen Property valued over $1,000. Additional charges are possible in both counties. Detectives from the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office responded to Bradley County on Thursday to assist in the investigation and to take custody of the stolen property.
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