Opinion
1:24-cr-00052
04-18-2024
United States of America, Plaintiff, v. Romero Ezekiel Jones, Defendant.
Hon. Hala Y. Jarbou, Judge.
ORDER OF DETENTION
PHILLIP J. GREEN United States Magistrate Judge.
This matter is before the Court on the government's motion for pretrial detention. Defendant has been charged in a 4 Count Indictment. Counts 1 and 2 charge defendant with possession with intent to distribute controlled substances, in violation of 21 U.S.C § 841(a)(1) and (b)(1)(C); and Counts 3 and 4 charge defendant with possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, in violation of 21 U.S.C § 841(a)(1) and (b)(1)(A)(viii). Given the nature of the charges, there is a statutory rebuttable presumption in favor of detention.
The government sought defendant's detention on the basis the he is a danger to the community, 18 U.S.C. § 1342(f)(1) and that he poses a risk of non-appearance, 18 U.S.C. § 3142(f)(2)(A). The Court conducted a hearing on April 18, 2024, at which defendant was represented by counsel.
Having considered the information presented at the hearing, the parties' oral submissions, and the information in the Pretrial Services Report, and for the reasons stated on the record, the Court finds that defendant has rebutted the presumption of detention regarding risk of non-appearance, but has not rebutted the presumption of detention as to danger to the community. The Court also finds, as explained on the record, that the government has sustained its burden by clear and convincing evidence that he is a danger to the community. Further, the Court finds that there is no condition or combination of conditions of release that will ensure the safety of the community. Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that defendant is committed to the custody of the Attorney General pending trial.
DONE AND ORDERED.