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Ex-convict on federal probation for ‘ice’ admits using drug
A man on federal probation after serving an 18-month prison term for involvement in a conspiracy to sell methamphetamine or “ice” tested presumptive positive for drug use last month, according to court documents.
U.S. Probation Officer Gregory F. Arriola informed the U.S. District Court for the NMI yesterday that Jordan Mendiola Reyes tested presumptive positive for use of “ice” while submitting to a random drug test last Nov. 13.
Arriola said that when confronted with the results, Reyes admitted in writing that he used the drug on Nov. 12.
Arriola said Reyes reported to the U.S. Probation Office as instructed for a probation non-compliance meeting, and confirmed that he used “ice” last Nov. 12 due to personal issues.
The probation officer said Reyes was admonished for his behavior and given guidance on other ways to deal with his stress.
Arriola told Reyes that drug testing will increase to five tests per month.
Arriola recommended no court action, but stated that Reyes will be closely monitored.
In May 2013, U.S. District Court for the NMI Chief Judge Ramon V. Manglona sentenced Reyes to 18 months in prison and a three-year supervised release.
A federal grand jury indicted Reyes in August 2012 with one count of conspiracy to distribute “ice” and two counts of distribution of “ice.”
After the indictment was filed, authorities arrested Reyes in Tacoma, Washington and then brought him to Saipan.
In February 2013, Reyes signed a plea deal and pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute “ice.”
