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2A | WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26, 2019 | COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL On The Record Cottage Grove man sentenced to federal prison for hash oil explosion PORTLAND — Eric L. Scully, of Cottage Grove, was sentenced June 20 to 78 months in federal prison and five years’ supervised release for endangering hu- man life and illegally pos- sessing and manufacturing marijuana during a Novem- ber 2017 butane honey oil (BHO) explosion in Cottage Grove. Scully was also sentenced to six months in prison for violating the supervised release conditions of a pre- vious federal money laun- dering conviction. The two prison sentences will run consecutively, for a total of 84 months in prison. According to court doc- uments, on Nov. 16, 2017, the Cottage Grove police and fire departments re- sponded to an explosion at a storage facility in Cottage Grove. Officers found Scul- ly at a local hospital where he was being treated for se- rious burn injuries. Investi- gators later learned that, at the time of the explosion, at least three other individuals were inside the facility. Two days later, Cottage Grove Police and U.S. Drug Enforcement Administra- tion (DEA) agents execut- ed a search warrant at the storage facility. Inside, they found a large, sophisticated and unlicensed BHO ex- traction lab. BHO is a con- centrated form of marijua- na extracted using highly flammable or combustible solvents. During the search, agents found 1,200 pounds of processed marijuana, 728 marijuana plants and over 80 pounds of marijuana ex- tract. The investigation deter- mined that while manufac- turing BHO, one of Scul- ly’s machines, located in a room containing highly combustible materials and equipment, caught fire. The machine and combustibles exploded, injuring Scully and placing the other indi- viduals present at substan- tial risk of harm. At the time of the explo- sion, Scully was on federal supervision stemming from a money laundering convic- tion from 2016. In that case, Scully owned and operated a large, illegal marijuana grow in Eugene from 2012 through 2014. That inves- tigation found that Scully collected over $1,000,000 in proceeds from his il- legal business, which fed a luxury lifestyle of high- end cars, watches, jewelry, clothing, real estate and firearms. At the time of the search Scully’s properties in 2015, investigators un- covered over 230 pounds of marijuana, 219 marijuana plants, $179,860 in cash and numerous high-value items and vehicles. Scully pleaded guilty to money laundering and served a 90-day prison sentence at the beginning of 2017. While in prison, Scully continued to active- ly develop his illegal BHO business in Cottage Grove and expanded the opera- tion while on federal super- vision up to the date of the explosion. During sentencing, Scul- ly was ordered to forfeit the personal property used to facilitate his crimes, which includes a truck, trailer and more than $25,000 in cash On Nov. 15, 2018, Scully pleaded guilty to one count each of endangering human life and illegally possessing and manufacturing mari- juana. This case was investigat- ed by DEA and the Cottage Grove Police Department. It is being prosecuted by Gavin W. Bruce, Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Dis- trict of Oregon. Oregonians encouraged to keep fireworks legal, safe this July Fourth The Office of State Fire Marshal, the Oregon Fire Service, natural resource agencies, Oregon licensed fireworks wholesalers and safety experts all encourage Oregonians to “keep it legal and keep it safe” when using fireworks. The 2019 Oregon fire- works retail sales season opens June 23 and runs through July 6. The OSFM and their partners want everyone to know which fireworks are legal to use in Oregon without a permit, where they are permitted to be used and the important safety steps to take when using legal fireworks. “I want to remind all Oregonians that consum- er legal fireworks can only be purchased from Oregon permitted fireworks retail- ers and stands,” says State Fire Marshal Jim Walk- er. “And, regulations limit where those fireworks may be used. Fire risk in Oregon is already high and, as the weeks pass, that risk will only increase, so there is no room for error in fireworks safety.” The July Fourth holiday public land visitors are ad- vised to leave all fireworks at home. The use of fire- works is prohibited on all national forestland, Oregon state parks and beaches. Residents statewide can still enjoy fireworks at official- ly sponsored community events. For residents who pur- chase legal fireworks, the OSFM encourages every- one to practice the four Bs of safe fireworks use: • Be prepared before lighting fireworks: keep wa- ter available by using a gar- den hose or bucket. • Be safe when lighting fireworks: keep children and pets away from fire- works. • Be responsible after lighting fireworks: never relight a dud. Wait 15 to 20 minutes then soak it in a bucket of water before dis- posal. • Be aware: use only le- gal fireworks and use them only in legal places Oregon law prohibits the possession, use, or sale of any firework that flies into the air, explodes, or travels more than 12 feet horizon- tally on the ground, with- out a permit issued by the OSFM. Fireworks commonly called bottle rockets, Ro- man candles and firecrack- ers are illegal in Oregon, without a permit. For the last reported five years through 2018, there were 1,264 reported fire- works-related fires in Ore- gon recorded by the state’s structural fire agencies, re- sulting in more than $3.5 million in property damage. During that same period, fires resulting from fire- works resulted in one death and 26 injuries. The data from structural fire agen- cies do not include inci- dents that occurred on fed- eral and other state lands. Officials may seize illegal fireworks and charge of- fenders with a class B mis- demeanor, which could re- sult in a fine of up to $2,500 per violation and a civil penalty of up to $500. Those who misuse fire- works or allow fireworks to cause damage are liable and may be required to pay fire suppression costs or other damage. Parents are also liable for fireworks damage caused by their children. “All Oregonians share the responsibility to use only consumer legal fireworks and use them carefully,” adds Walker. “We encour- age you to be aware and considerate of neighbors and their pets before decid- ing on when and where you choose to light legal fire- works.” The OSFM has published FAQs for commonly an- swered questions about the sale and legal use of con- sumer fireworks, permits for the retail sale of fire- works, and state rules for their use and enforcement activities. OSFM’s fireworks education materials for sharing on social media also can be found on its website. Dave Russell 1942-2019 Dave was always a very bright, intelligent and curious person which led him to devel- op a great many hobbies over the course of his life. But all of his interests were quickly put aside for his love and concern for the people in his life and the many souls he encountered along the way. Dave was always DEATH NOTICE POLICE LOG June 15 driveway. small amount of cash for a meal. D OLL ARHIDE— John Markwood Dollarhide II, 71, of Cottage Grove, died Wednesday, June 19, 2019. Arrangements made by Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel in Cot- tage Grove. • A subject was arrest- June 17 ed by Lane County Jail June 20 • A subject was ar- for an outstanding war- • A DUII arrest was rested on 14th Street for rant issued by the Mu- nicipal Court of Cottage warrants and possession made on N. 16th Street when a subject failed to Grove regarding a failure of methamphetamine. maintain his lane of trav- to appear for a DUII. el and was operating ille- June 19 • A transient male was gal spot lights. June 16 • Criminal mischief reported asking for cig- and criminal trespass arettes and being rude Cliff ord Leo Willis were reported on 21st to customers in front of 1939 – 2019 Street when unknown Walmart. The respond- years and then became a Secu- rity Guard. persons wrote and the ing officer provided a re- He later retired and had front and rear window quested courtesy trans- much enjoyment visiting his friends at McDonalds and he of a vehicle in a private port to Rice Hill and was also a devout member of the subject was given a Cliff ord Leo Willis of Junc- tion City, OR, passed away June 15, 2019 by a Brain Injury from a fall. Cliff ord was born July 24, 1939 to Anton and Sadie Willis (Allen) in Cottage Grove, OR. He graduated from Cottage Grove High School in 1957. Cliff ord married Madeline on June 20, 1981. He spent 3 years in the Army and 4 years in the Reserves. He worked in the Wood Products Industry for many the First Christian Church in Junction City. Cliff ord loved sudoku, cow- boy shows, square dancing and the Oregon Ducks. Cliff ord is survived by his wife Madeline Willis; step-daughter Laurie of Junc- tion City, OR; brother Harvey Willis of Cottage Grove, OR and sister Mabel Budd of Eu- gene, OR; 1 grandchild and 3 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his bothers Elmer Wills and Clarence Willis; his sisters Vi- ola Adams Willis and Frances Gilbert. A Public Viewing was held on June 24, 2019. Arrange- ments entrusted to Mur- phy-Musgrove Funeral Home. one to off er a helping hand or a On 9 June 2019 Dave Rus- hand up. He not only spent the sell, loving husband, father, majority of his adult life serv- grandfather, brother and be- ing his community through the loved member of his commu- US Navy, the Riverside County nity went home to be with his Sheriff ’s Department, Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. and a deep involvement Dave was 76. Dave was the within his church, he oft en fi rst of three sons born to Bob stopped to help strangers and Olive Russell in 1942. stranded on the side of the Dave is survived by his loving road with a can of gas, or tow wife of 45 years, Donna; his out of a hard spot. He was brothers Greg and Joe; his son known to pause to lend a lis- Scott, daughter-in-law Pam, tening ear with a gentle word and his grandson Justin; his of counseling, giving hope to son daughter-in-law a stranger down on their luck. Jen, and his grandsons Kai, Always quick to say hello with and Logan. Dave endured the a joke and a smile, a gentle but untimely death of his mid- fi rm handshake, or a welcom- dle son Bob but is survived ing hug. Scott will always re- by Bob’s widow Betty and his member that he never broke a sons Alex and Eddie. He is also promise, and we agree with Joe survived by many close friends and Scott that Dave was our and families and the numerous hero. Andy, “adopted” sons, daughters and Dave will be sorely missed grandchildren he and Don- for the kindness and compas- na befriended, cared for and sion he brought to this world. loved. Dave was born in Los He will always be loved. And Angeles and spent most of his we know that as he entered adult in Riverside, Califor- heaven the Lord said to him, nia before moving to Cottage “well done thou good and Grove, Oregon in 2004. faithful servant”. SOUTH LANE COUNTY FIRE & RESCUE SAVE MONEY. SAVE LIVES. Final Arrangements Handled with Care • Cremation Options • Memorial & Funeral Planning • Monuments & Memorials • Cemetery Options • Family Owned & Operated Ground Ambulance Memberships $65 per year Ground Ambulance & Air Membership $115 per year 123 South 7th • Cottage Grove, Oregon 541.942.0185 • smithlundmills.com Call 541-942-4493 for info. FOR EMERGENCY DIAL 911 Serving South Lane County.