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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

WESTERN DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON

AT SEATTLE

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, )

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Plaintiff, ) CASE NO. CR06-198 RSL

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v. )

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) DETENTION ORDER

ARMANDO PONCE-SADORA, )

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Defendant. )

______________________________)

Offense charged:

Count I: Conspiracy to Distribute Cocaine, Heroin and Methamphetamine.

Date of Detention Hearing: June 26, 2006

 The Court, having conducted a contested detention hearing pursuant to Title 18

U.S.C. § 3142(f), and based upon the factual findings and statement of reasons for detention

hereafter set forth, finds that no condition or combination of conditions which the defendant

can meet will reasonably assure the appearance of the defendant as required and the safety

of any other person and the community. The Government was represented by Todd

Greenberg. The defendant was represented by Bruce Erickson.

FINDINGS OF FACT AND STATEMENT OF REASONS FOR DETENTION

(1) There is probable cause to believe the defendant committed the drug

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offense. The maximum penalty is in excess of ten years. There is

therefore a rebuttable presumption against the defendant’s release based

upon both dangerousness and flight risk, under Title 18 U.S.C. §

3142(e).

(2) Nothing in this record satisfactorily rebuts the presumption against

release for several reasons: 

(a) The nature and circumstances of the offense charged, including

whether the offense is a crime of violence or involves a narcotic

drug. Here is a major drug conspiracy involving 25 charged

individuals. His role is considered significant among the

conspiracy’s leaders. He has admitted his involvement, as well.

(b) The weight of the evidence. Through the use of electronically

recorded telephone calls and surveillance, the defendant is

implicated in numerous sales of controlled substances.

(c) The history and characteristics of the person. While the

defendant is employable, he appears not to have a legitimate

source of income currently, yet has unexplained wealth by his

ownership of two homes. 

(d) Risk of danger to the community. Relying upon the reasons set

forth above, the defendant poses a risk of danger.

(3) Based upon the foregoing information, it appears that there is no

condition or combination of conditions that would reasonably assure

future Court appearances and/or the safety of other persons or the

community.

It is therefore ORDERED:

(l) The defendant shall be detained pending trial and committed to the

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custody of the Attorney General for confinement in a correction facility

separate, to the extent practicable, from persons awaiting or serving

sentences or being held in custody pending appeal;

(2) The defendant shall be afforded reasonable opportunity for private

consultation with counsel;

(3) On order of a court of the United States or on request of an attorney for

the Government, the person in charge of the corrections facility in which

the defendant is confined shall deliver the defendant to a United States

Marshal for the purpose of an appearance in connection with a court

proceeding; and

(4) The clerk shall direct copies of this order to counsel for the United

States, to counsel for the defendant, to the United States Marshal, and to

the United States Pretrial Services Officer.

DATED this 28th day of June, 2006.

AMONICA J. BENTON

United States Magistrate Judge

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