On Aug. 8, 2024, the Josephine Marijuana Enforcement Team (JMET) with the assistance of Josephine County Public Health & Building Safety, executed three search warrants on Hogue Drive, Selma, regarding three separate illegal marijuana grow sites. Although all properties were close in proximity, they were not connected, and each operation belonged to a separate group. At least one of the marijuana operations is believed to be connected to an interstate drug trafficking organization.
During the execution of the warrants, over 8,000 marijuana plants collectively were seized and destroyed. Additionally, at one of the properties, a stolen vehicle was located.
All three properties had multiple electrical, water, and solid waste code violations. These violations could result in the criminal forfeiture of the properties.
David Conas was arrested and charged with unlawful use of a vehicle. Other suspects were not at the locations during the time of the search. If located, they will be charged with unlawful manufacturing of marijuana and unlawful appropriation of water.
At the time of this press release the investigation was ongoing and no further details are being released.
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