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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Century-old practice of writing graffiti in Mount Ashland lichen has to stop, forest officials warn ... Emergency Services, Sept. 13 ... Central Point woman who died in house fire identified ... Century-old practice of writing graffiti in Mount Ashland lichen has to stop, forest officials warn ... Emergency Services, Sept. 13 ... Central Point woman who died in house fire identified ... COURTS Man faces federal charges in fire caused by pot extract Comment By Nick Morgan Mail Tribune Follow @@mtcrimebeat MailTribune.com By Nick Morgan Mail Tribune Follow @@mtcrimebeat Posted Sep. 12, 2016 at 12:01 AM By Nick Morgan Mail Tribune Follow @@mtcrimebeat Posted Sep. 12, 2016 at 12:01 AM » Social News A Medford man faces new federal charges for his alleged role in a January west Medford garage fire. Troy Allen Wyatt, 43, faces new felony charges of manufacturing hash oil and endangering human life while manufacturing a controlled substance, according to documents filed Sept. 1 in U.S. District Court in Medford. He's scheduled to make his initial court appearance Sept. 19. An explosion and fire occurred Jan. 2 in an unattached garage at Wyatt's home at 32 Hamilton St. Because of the garage's close proximity to Medford Fire Station No. 2, crews were able to extinguish the fire before it spread to the home. Wyatt reportedly suffered burns to his hands. Investigators determined the explosion was caused by gases sparked during the manufacturing of hash oil, according to police reports. Wyatt allegedly attempted to hide 2.7 pounds of marijuana from investigators inside the residence, according to documents filed in Wyatt's case in Jackson County Circuit Court. Wyatt's girlfriend, Tanya Fitzhugh, is a co-defendant in the state case. Fitzhugh pleaded guilty Aug. 1 to a misdemeanor charge of tampering with physical evidence, admitting she took the pounds of marijuana to a neighbor's house in an attempt to hide it from investigators before the neighbor refused. She was sentenced to 11 months of bench probation and ordered to pay restitution totaling $11,799 to property owner John Ziegler and Safeco Insurance. Wyatt previously entered not-guilty pleas on state felony charges of first-degree child neglect and unlawful manufacture of marijuana, misdemeanor charges of unlawful production of a homemade cannabinoid extract, reckless burning, recklessly endangering another person and endangering the welfare of a minor. A motion filed in July by the Jackson County District Attorney's Office mentions the possibility Wyatt's state case could be dismissed in favor of the federal case, but Circuit Court records currently show a trial date of Nov. 29. Reach reporter Nick Morgan at 541-776-4471 or [email protected]. Follow him on Twitter at @MTCrimeBeat. By Nick Morgan Mail Tribune Follow @@mtcrimebeat MailTribune.com By Nick Morgan Mail Tribune Follow @@mtcrimebeat Posted Sep. 12, 2016 at 12:01 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2016 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501