LAKEPORT, Calif. – Service of a search warrant by the Sheriff’s Narcotics Task Force on Tuesday resulted in one arrest and the seizure of methamphetamine, marijuana and a stolen firearm, according to a sheriff's department report.

Katherine Eve Johnson, 33, of Lakeport was arrested for possession of a controlled substance for sales, transportation of a controlled substance, cultivation of marijuana, possession of marijuana for sale, possession of a controlled  substance while armed and possession of known stolen property.

LCSO narcotics detectives secured a search warrant for the residence and property located in the 1100 block of 11th Street in Lakeport August 13, 2013 and detectives served a warrant at approximately 5:16 p.m. the same day.

Narcotics detectives searched the residence, located and seized approximately 36 grams of methamphetamine from Johnson's bedroom.

The methamphetamine was concealed inside a purse which was sitting on a shelf in the bedroom closet. Also inside the purse was a digital scale, several small plastic bags and a spoon. On the same shelf, detectives located a loaded Heckler & Koch .40 caliber semi automatic pistol.

A subsequent records check on the firearm revealed that it had been reported stolen by the Santa Ana Police Department.

Narcotics detectives also located two digital pound scales and a large plastic tub containing 5.2 ounces of processed marijuana in the Johnson's bedroom. The stolen firearm, processed marijuana and scales were seized as evidence.

In the backyard of the residence, detectives located and eradicated 26 marijuana plants. The plants were being concealed in the back yard by an eight foot black plastic fence. A search of Johnson’s vehicle produced another 7.6 grams of methamphetamine hidden in an eyeglass case located in the center console.

Johnson admitted ownership of all the marijuana and the methamphetamine, according to the report. She told detectives that she intended on selling the methamphetamine, because she was not making enough money on unemployment. Narcotics detectives tested a small amount of the suspected methamphetamine using a NIK test and received a presumptive postive for methamphetamine.

Johnson denied knowing that the firearm was stolen. She said it was given to her by a friend for self protection, but could not remember her friend’s last name. The estimated street value of the methamphetamine was $4,300.00.

Johnson was transported to the Lake County Hill Road Correctional Facility and booked.