Marcel Proost arrested for marijuana cultivation

Nov 04, 2009

angry neighbor called police on Proost

Special to the Independent Coastal Observer

Point Arena, Mendocino County, CA November 3, 2009

Sheriff’s deputies and DEA officials, in an early morning raid, confiscated a large quantity of marijuana and assault weapons on the property of Marcel Proost on Buckshot Creek Road in Annapolis on Friday. Also taken into custody were four pit bulls and an unregistered Toyota truck.

Approximately 2500 lbs. (1133.98093 kilograms) of dried marijuana were seized from the property and transported to a federal warehouse in Eureka. Law enforcement officials also confiscated forty AKG assault rifles; one rocket-propelled grenade launcher and ten Uzi submachine guns along with some estimated 60,000 rounds of ammunition.

Acting on a tip by several aggravated neighbors, investigators two weeks ago began surveillance on Proost’s property, which consists of three trailers and an alleged “writer’s shack” deep in a redwood canyon off Buckshot Creek Road. One neighbor, composer John Adams, told an ICO reporter that Proost had been a longstanding source of annoyance for people on the road. “He never bothered to take his excess verbiage to the county landfill…just left it on the side of the road for others to clean up,” said Adams. “Everyone knew that his alibi—that he was down there writing novels—was pure fiction. His dogs kept everyone awake and the target practice frightened the neighbors.”

Proost, (aka “Marcie”, aka “The Narrator”) was released later in the day in his own recognizance after posting bond. Judge A.J. “Digger” Maloney ordered that all weapons and ammunition be returned to the defendant, noting that Proost’s possession of the firearms broke neither state nor federal laws. Further prosecution of Proost is unlikely. Commenting on the case, Judge Maloney acknowledged the difficulty of convicting Proost on such scant evidence, voicing considerable frustration. Said the judge, “We all know Proost deserves an exceptionally long sentence.”

On leaving the Point Arena courthouse, Proost professed innocence of any wrongdoing. “I’m ready to get on with my life. As for the weed, they can have it. All that is in the past.”

Comments (17)

Joe Nichols
November 4, 2009

Is that a true story? I live in Northern New York, and because we are near the border with Canada we have every law enforcement agency constantly scouring the border area, from the DEC, ATF, and every other acronym known to mankind! In our area, Proost would be in jail without bail. Of course, we have, I think, tougher gun laws in New York.

Chase
November 4, 2009

Ese delincuente de Proost, alterando la paz de los compositores serios!

Andascia
November 4, 2009

You've been keeping my interest tethered to your new demonic vox with ease, but this is almost too good...

James
November 4, 2009

That is a strange tale, with many strange details. Thanks for posting it. And nice blog, it's good to see your writings. (P.S. I re-blogged this here: http://www.itwaslost.org/2009/11/john-adams-composer-and-angry-neighbor.html )

Partick
November 4, 2009

"Is that a true story? I live in Northern New York, and because we are near the border with Canada we have every law enforcement agency constantly scouring the border area, from the DEC, ATF, and every other acronym known to mankind! In our area, Proost would be in jail without bail. Of course, we have, I think, tougher gun laws in New York."

I have a nice bridge with a view of Manhattan for sale if you are interested

Erma
November 4, 2009

I'm amused that your neighbor's name is Marcel Proost.

Lucy
November 4, 2009

Poor Proost. You know all he wanted to do was recreate Aunt Léonie's tisane. Too bad searching for the secret ingredient led him to the cultivation of illicit substances! It seems it is as hard to rid oneself of the aftertaste of 'tea' and madeleines as it is to get a catchy tune by an obscure composer from one's head.

P.S. I am working on your list.

Matt
November 4, 2009

Nice photo.

Joe Nichols
November 5, 2009

You know, this is not a very nice site. Patrick's comment was ignorant. And this so called blog is self-absorbed. It is too bad. Thought it would be good, instead, I guess it is designed to insult and make fun of people.
I saw mr. adams in Montreal last year conducting the OSM. Thought I liked him. Not too sure, now.
Patrick, perhaps you should try something other than sarcasm.

Peio
November 5, 2009

Haha, I can't stop laughing. I think I won't be able to erase this image from my mind for the rest of the day.

Eooreka
November 5, 2009

Yoo acted very proodently.

Partick
November 5, 2009

er, my name is Partick for starters. 2,it was in jest.My goodness, so many jammed up folks here.It's like sitting in a concert hall waiting for someone to cough...

Partick
November 5, 2009

it would seem that some have taken offense at my posts. I am quite sorry for any undue inference on my part.I did make them in the sense of humor, whether or not that appeared.I believe i will desist from these postings.No sense in making folks angry,times are tough enough.

emma smore
November 6, 2009

good thing it was verbiage and not herbiage...all those seeds 'n' stems woulda made quite a mess when the rains came..

HT
November 6, 2009

So many people with not even a hint of humor.

jajjguy
November 15, 2009

Please, sir, no coughing in the performance hall.

Stuart
November 17, 2009

"Said the judge, 'We all know Proost deserves an exceptionally long sentence.'"

Well played, sir, I haven't laughed this loudly in a long time!

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