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Petition for Action on Conditions of Pretrial Release — United States v. Opsal (Dkt. 21, E.D. Wash.)
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In this petition (Form PS 8), signed July 18, 2022 and filed July 19, 2022 in United States v. Opsal (E.D. Wash., No. 2:22CR00053-TOR-1), U.S. Pretrial Services Officer Erik Carlson reports two alleged violations of the pretrial release conditions set for Natasha Ann Opsal by U.S. Magistrate Judge Alexander C. Ekstrom on June 29, 2022. Violation 1: a urine specimen given July 1, 2022 tested presumptive positive for amphetamine, methamphetamine and fentanyl, later confirmed by Alere Toxicology Services; the petition says Ms. Opsal admitted ingesting fentanyl and denied ingesting methamphetamine. Violation 2: failing to report for random drug testing at Pioneer Human Services on July 5, 2022. The petition asks that the court order no action at this time.
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Filed July 19, 2022 in Natasha Ann Opsal; one of 1 filings from this case.
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| Court | U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington |
|---|---|
| Filed | 2022-07-19 |
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“Petition for Action on Conditions of Pretrial Release — United States v. Opsal (Dkt. 21, E.D. Wash.).”
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington, No. 2:22-cr-00053, Doc. 21, filed 2022-07-19. Archived at Pandemic Darlings, https://pandemicdarlings.com/court-filings/waed-2-22-cr-00053/2022-07-19-petition-for-action-on-conditions-of-pretrial-release-dkt-21/
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Case 2:22-cr-00053-TOR ECF No. 21 filed 07/19/22 PageID.52 Page 1 of 2
O PS 8
(3/15) FILED IN THE
U.S. DISTRICT COURT
EASTERN DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
Jul 19, 2022
for SEAN F. MCAVOY, CLERK
Eastern District of Washington
U.S.A. vs. Opsal, Natasha Ann Docket No. 0980 2:22CR00053-TOR-1
Petition for Action on Conditions of Pretrial Release
COMES NOW Erik Carlson, PRETRIAL SERVICES OFFICER presenting an official report upon the conduct of defendant
Natasha Ann Opsal, who was placed under pretrial release supervision by the Honorable U.S. Magistrate Judge Alexander
C. Ekstrom sitting in the court at Spokane, Washington, on the 29th day of June 2022 under the following conditions:
RESPECTFULLY PRESENTING PETITION FOR ACTION OF COURT FOR CAUSE AS FOLLOWS:
On July 1, 2022, U.S. Probation Officer Lori Cross reviewed the conditions of pretrial release supervision with Ms. Opsal.
Ms. Opsal acknowledged an understanding of the release conditions at that time.
Standard Condition #9: Defendant shall refrain from use or unlawful possession of a narcotic drug or other controlled
substances defined in 21 U.S.C. § 802, unless prescribed by a licensed medical practitioner in conformance with Federal
Law. Defendant may not use or possess marijuana, regardless of whether Defendant has been authorized medical marijuana
under state law.
Violation #1: Natasha Ann Opsal is alleged to have violated the conditions of pretrial release supervision by testing positive
for the presence of amphetamine, methamphetamine and fentanyl on July 1, 2022.
On July 1, 2022, Ms. Opsal reported to the U.S. Probation Office and provided a urine specimen that tested presumptive
positive for the presence of amphetamine, methamphetamine and fentanyl. Ms. Opsal admitted she ingested fentanyl on or
about June 30, 2022. She denied ingesting methamphetamine. Ms. Opsal signed a substance abuse admission/denial report
indicating she ingested fentanyl and denied ingesting amphetamine or methamphetamine. Subsequently, the urine specimen
was sent to Alere Toxicology Services, Inc. (Alere) for further analysis.
On July 11, 2022, Alere confirmed the above-noted urine specimen tested positive for the presence of amphetamine and
methamphetamine. On July 13, 2022, Alere confirmed the above-referenced urine specimen tested positive for the presence
of fentanyl.
Special Condition #3: Defendant shall submit to random urinalysis testing as directed by the United States
Probation/Pretrial Services Office and shall refrain from obstructing or attempting to obstruct or tamper, in any fashion, with
the efficiency and accuracy of any prohibited testing which is required as a condition of release.
Violation #2: Natasha Ann Opsal is alleged to have violated the conditions of pretrial release supervision by failing to
appear for random drug testing at Pioneer Human Services on July 5, 2022.
On July 1, 2022, U.S. Probation Officer Lori Cross referred Ms. Opsal to the phase urinalysis program at Pioneer Human
Services (PHS). Ms. Opsal was instructed to contact PHS daily to determine if she was required to submit to random drug
testing, starting on July 2, 2022.
On July 5, 2022, Ms. Opsal failed to report for random drug testing at PHS.
On July 6, 2022, Ms. Opsal reported to the undersigned officer that she had failed to report for random urinalysis at PHS
on July 5, 2022.
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PS-8
Re: Opsal,, Natasha Ann
July 18, 2022
Page 2
PRAYING THAT THE COURT WILL ORDER NO ACTION AT THIS TIME
I declare under the penalty of perjury
that the foregoing is true and correct.
Executed on: July 18, 2022
by s/Erik Carlson
Erik Carlson
U.S. Pretrial Services Officer
THE COURT ORDERS
[ ] No Action
[ ] The Issuance of a Warrant
[ ] The Issuance of a Summons
[ ] The incorporation of the violation(s) contained in this
petition with the other violations pending before the
Court.
[ ] Defendant to appear before the Judge assigned to the
case.
[ ] Defendant to appear before the Magistrate Judge.
[ ] Other
Signature of Judicial Officer
July 19, 2022
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