Opinion
Cr. 19-00236-001
11-01-2021
Kendal Jones
PACTS #: 5288723
HONORABLE KATHARINE S. HAYDEN SENIOR UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
REPORT ON OFFENDER UNDER SUPERVISION
NONCOMPLIANCE SUMMARY
The offender has not complied with the following condition(s) of supervision:
Violation Number Nature of Noncompliance
1 The offender has violated the mandatory supervision condition which states
'You must not commit another federal, state, or local crime.'
On August 25, 2021, Jones was arrested for Orange police officers after being observed distributing narcotics. Officers were on patrol on observed Jones holding a black cloth bag and beckoning at pedestrians and motorvehicles by making gestures with his hands and head in an attempt to get their attention. Further, Jones was observed reaching into the bag, pulling out an item, and exchanging it for money. Believing he was selling narcotics; officers arrested Jones and discovered the black bag contained multiple baggies with a total of 28.8 grams of marijuana. During the arrest Jones was uncooperative and refused to give officers his biographical information.
Jones was charged with hindering; wandering and remain, and distribution of marijuana in excess of one ounce and was released with a court date.
2 The offender has violated the mandatory supervision condition which states 'You must not unlawfully possess a controlled substance.'
During the above listed arrest, Jones was in possession of marijuana.
3 The offender has violated the mandatory supervision condition which states 'You must refrain from any unlawful use of a controlled substance.”
On August 30, 2021, Jones tested positive for the use of marijuana.
U.S. Probation Officer Action:
At this time, no Court action is requested. The probation officer has made clear to Jones the expectations of his supervision including the use of substances and his associations with others. The probation officer will increase the intensity of Jones' supervision and conduct drug screenings on a frequent basis. Should the individual under supervision continue to test positive for the use of substances he will be referred for substance abuse treatment. The probation officer will continue to monitor the outcome of Jones' arrest and will update the Court as necessary.
Respectfully submitted, SUSAN M. SMALLEY, Chief U.S. Probation Officer
By: MICHAEL L. LIEBES U.S. Probation Officer
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APPROVED:
Elisa Martinez 08/31/21
ELISA MARTINEZ Date Supervising U.S. Probation Officer
Please check a box below to indicate the Court's direction regarding action to be taken in this case:
[X] No Formal Court Action to be Taken at This Time (as recommended by the Probation Office)
[ ] Submit a Request for Modifying the Conditions or Term of Supervision
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s/Katharine S. Hayden
Signature of Judicial Officer
11/1/2021 Date