Solano County Auto Theft Task Force Reportedly Seizes Nearly 900 Pounds of Cannabis from Illegal Grow Operation
VALLEJO, CA — “On April 22, 2026, members of the Solano County Auto Theft Task Force (SolCATT) served a search warrant in the 100 block of Hilborn St in Vallejo with assistance from the Solano County Sheriff’s Office Vice Unit, Investigations Bureau, and Sheriff’s Enforcement Team (SET).
This stemmed from an earlier investigation, where Auto Theft Detectives located and recovered a stolen vehicle that had been altered with a fraudulent VIN. An investigation revealed that the suspect, Nicholas Fusco, 37, of Vallejo, was linked to the vehicle and operating an illegal marijuana grow at the residence.
During the service of the search warrant, investigators found evidence related to the VIN-switched vehicle and a illegal marijuana operation. The seized items were:
1,011 live marijuana plants, 42 pounds of processed marijuana, 820 pounds of unprocessed marijuana and trimmings, Packaging materials consistent with sales, Thousands of unplanted marijuana seeds, and $5,642 in U.S. currency.
Fusco was arrested and booked into Solano County Jail on the following charges:
* 10751(a) CVC (Possession of a vehicle with altered identification number)
* 496D(a) PC (Possession of a stolen vehicle)
* 4463(a)(1) CVC (Possession or display of altered vehicle registration or title)
* 11359(b) H&S (Possession of marijuana for sale)
* 11358(c) H&S (Cultivation of marijuana)
* 11366 H&S (Maintaining a place for the purpose of selling or using controlled substances)
SolCATT is a multi-agency team dedicated to combating vehicle theft, chop shop operations, and related crimes throughout Solano County and surrounding areas. The task force works with local, state, and federal partners to recover stolen vehicles and dismantle criminal networks, and is committed to disrupting vehicle theft and related criminal enterprises that threaten public safety.
This case highlights how auto theft investigations often uncover additional serious crimes, allowing us to hold offenders accountable on multiple fronts.
The investigation is ongoing. If you have information regarding this case or related vehicle theft activity please contact SCSO Investigations at (707) 784-7050.”
