AO 472 (Rev. 6/05) Order of Detention Pending Trial

United States District Court

Eastern District of Michigan

United States of America ORDER OF DETENTION PENDING TRIAL

v.

REGINALD STATOM / Case Number: 08-20669

 Defendant 

In accordance with the Bail Reform Act, 18 U.S.C. §3142(f), a detention hearing has been held. I conclude that the following

facts require the detention of the defendant pending trial in this case. 

Part I – Findings of Fact

 T (1) I find that:

“ there is probable cause to believe that the defendant has committed an offense

T for which a maximum term of imprisonment of ten years or more is prescribed in 21 U.S.C. § 841 or 846;

 “ under 18 U.S.C. § 924(c).

 T (2) I further find that the defendant has not rebutted the presumption established by finding that no condition or combination

of conditions will reasonably assure the appearance of the defendant as required and the safety of the community.

Alternative Findings

T I find that the government has established by a preponderance of the evidence that there is a serious risk that the defendant

will not appear.

T I find that the government has established by clear and convincing evidence that there is a serious risk that the defendant

will endanger the safety of another person or the community.

Part II – Written Statement of Reasons for Detention

T I find that the credible testimony and information submitted at the hearing established the following factors under 18

U.S.C. § 3142(g):

T (a) nature of the offense - Defendant is charged with conspiracy and possession with intent to distribute more than

500 grams of cocaine. The indictment establishes probable cause.

T (b) weight of the evidence - Strong evidence based upon eyewitness testimony.

 T (c) history and characteristics of the defendant -

T 1) physical and mental condition - Good physical health: regular drug use (marijuana).

T 2) employment, financial, family ties - Employed for 15 months in past 6 hears. Has family ties.

T 3) criminal history and record of appearance - Three prior felonies, including 2 drug distribution

offenses; 2 prior probation violations.

T (d) probation, parole or bond at time of the alleged offense - Defendant on supervised release on date of offense

charged.

T (e) danger to another person or community - When confronted by federal task force agents, defendant purposely

rammed his automobile into three government vehicles in making his escape. He also struck a civilian vehicle after

crossing the highway median. I view this defendant as a flight risk and a danger to the community. His prior

convictions and his 84 month prison sentence appear to have taught him nothing. I have no confidence that he will

appear for trial, since he faces a mandatory life sentence.

Part III – Directions Regarding Detention

The defendant is committed to the custody of the Attorney General or his designated representative for confinement in a

corrections facility separate, to the extent practicable, from persons awaiting or serving sentences or being held in custody pending

appeal. The defendant shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity for private consultation with defense counsel. 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 shall deliver the

defendant to the United States Marshal for the purpose of an appearance in connection with a court proceeding.

s/Donald A. Scheer 

Date: January 12, 2009 Signature of Judge

Donald A. Scheer, United States Magistrate Judge 

 Name and Title of Judge

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