Opinion
Cr. 21-00663-001 PACTS 7382921
02-14-2023
United States of America v. Steven Thomas
Date of Original Sentence: 02/24/2022
Date Supervision Commenced: 06/09/2022
Name of Sentencing Judicial Officer THE HONORABLE STANLEY R. CHESLER SENIOR UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
REPORT ON INDIVIDUAL UNDER SUPERVISION
SUZANNE GOLDA-MARTINEZ SUPERVISING U.S. PROBATION OFFICER
NONCOMPLIANCE SUMMARY
The individual under supervision has not complied with the following condition(s) of supervision:
| Violation Number | Nature of Noncompliance |
| 1 | On February 2, 2023, the IUS was arrested by Paterson Police Department for simple assault. On that date, Thomas' girlfriend, JC indicated that he “put his hands on me.” Police observed that JC had a small laceration on the inside of her lower lip. Although JC asked police not to arrest the IUS and asked that they “just let him leave,” he was arrested and charged with simple assault. The probation office has contacted the victim and she has denied any domestic violence on February 2, 2023. She further indicated she does not wish to pursue any charges. Thomas has a history of domestic violence arrests with JC and others. |
| 2 | The IUS also has a history of substance abuse while on supervised release. On October 21, 2022, Thomas provided his probation officer with paperwork from St. Joseph hospital showing that he tested positive for opiates, amphetamines, and benzodiazepine. He informed probation that this positive drug test was a result of taking his girlfriend's medication. On December 30, 2022, Thomas admitted to using ecstasy. |
U.S. Probation Officer Action:
Our office recommends temporarily withholding Court action. Thomas has agreed to enter an inpatient treatment program. The probation office is attempting to get Thomas placed into inpatient treatment as soon as possible. His girlfriend has been directed to call the police if she feels threatened by the Thomas. Additionally, intensive aftercare treatment will be arranged for the IUS and drug testing will be increased. Should changes occur or these criminal charges are resolved, Your Honor will be notified, and formal Court action will be taken.
Respectfully submitted, SUSAN M. SMALLEY, Chief U.S. Probation Officer
By: KEVIN P. EGLI Senior 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)
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Stanley R. Chesler, U.S. D. J. Signature of Judicial Officer