Opinion ID: 57687
Heading Depth: 2
Heading Rank: 1

Heading: Events During Supervised Release

Text: Under the conditions of his supervised release, Wasielak was prohibited from committing any federal, state, or local crimes; unlawfully possessing or using controlled substances; or owning or possessing a firearm, dangerous weapon, or destructive device. Wasielak also was required to notify the probation officer at least 10 days prior to changing his address and within 72 hours of being arrested or questioned by law enforcement officers. On January 29, 2007, Wasielak was arrested in Fort Pierce, Florida by State Trooper Dennis Roberts, Jr. following a traffic stop during which officers found a bag of marijuana in Wasielak’s car. The next day, Wasielak was released on bond and disappeared. On February 12, 2007, Wasielak’s probation officer, Omar 2 Borges, learned through Wasielak’s father that Wasielak had been arrested and released and that Wasielak had “taken off.” On February 20, 2007, Wasielak called probation officer Borges from Fort Lauderdale and said that he had “goofed up” and wanted to turn himself in. Borges told Wasielak that a warrant for his arrest had not yet been issued and to hold off. On March 4, 2007, a St. Lucie County deputy sheriff, Russell Tucker, responded to a possible suicide attempt at Wasielak’s home in Fort Pierce. Upon arriving, Tucker could see Wasielak through the living room window pacing back and forth with a large knife in one hand and another knife in his pocket. Wasielak’s mother advised Tucker that Wasielak had taken a handful of Oxycontin pills and that she believed Wasielak needed medical attention. Deputies entered the home, and Wasielak refused to drop the knives. Attempts to subdue Wasielak were unsuccessful, but he finally was apprehended after he passed out.