The Lacey woman teens knew as "Mama Green" is now facing a stack of criminal charges. Prosecutors say 57-year-old Cedrida Green ran a drug operation out of her Lacey home that catered to middle- and high-school students, with surveillance documenting more than 150 young people stopping by on a typical school day. A search of the house turned up illegal narcotics, firearms and tens of thousands of dollars in cash, according to charging documents. Green and several family members have pleaded not guilty as the case moves toward trial.
"It's just very unfortunate that all this behavior was occurring for a period of time next to our schools and our parks and really affecting young people in our community and so we're really happy that the behavior stopped," said Wayne Graham, senior deputy prosecutor for Thurston County. The probe was led by the Thurston County Narcotics Task Force, with help from Lacey and Olympia police, and resulted in charges for Green, her adult son Jacob and daughter Jade, along with two other people, according to KIRO 7.
Investigators say they seized cocaine, psilocybin mushrooms and edibles, along with roughly 500 cannabis items packaged in a way they believe was aimed at young buyers. They also reported finding scales and other distribution equipment, multiple firearms including an AR-style pistol, and more than $26,000 in cash. Court records and surveillance logs described some visitors as young as 13 and noted that many were students at nearby Timberline High School and Komachin Middle School. Detectives also say Green bought legal marijuana products in bulk from licensed shops, then resold them to students at marked-up prices, with quantities at the home exceeding state transaction limits, according to Seattle Red.
What state law allows
Under Washington regulations, adults are allowed to possess or buy only limited amounts of cannabis in a single transaction, such as one ounce of usable marijuana, 16 ounces of solid edibles, 72 ounces of liquid products and 7 grams of concentrates. Those caps are spelled out in state administrative rules, and prosecutors say the inventory found in Green's home appeared inconsistent with lawful personal use. For the exact rule language, see WAC 314-55-095.
Charges, bail and next steps
Court filings show Green has pleaded not guilty to 10 criminal counts and was released without bail. Her 21-year-old son Jacob and 20-year-old daughter Jade have also pleaded not guilty, while two associates face related charges stemming from the same raid. Prosecutors have set a trial date for May 2026, according to Seattle Red.
Community concerns
Neighbors and school officials say the case has reignited worries about how easily young people can get their hands on packaged cannabis and other substances, especially in neighborhoods within walking distance of schools and parks. Investigators say the probe remains active and have asked anyone with information to contact local authorities as prosecutors prepare for the spring trial.
