Ex-convict Funkugub allegedly found using ‘ice’ again

The federal court has summoned an ex-convict who was sentenced in 2012 to 24 months in prison and placed on supervised release after being convicted of felon in possession of a firearm.

Justin A. Funkugub was directed to appear in court for a probation revocation hearing after he was allegedly found using methamphetamine or “ice” again and violating other supervision conditions.

Funkugub will appear before U.S. District Court for the NMI designated judge David O. Carter on Feb. 23 at 9am.

Attorney David G. Banes was appointed as counsel for Funkugub.

According to U.S. probation officer Gregory F. Arriola, Funkugub tested positive for the use of methamphetamine last Jan. 11.

Funkugub also violated location monitoring program rules when he made an unauthorized movement last Jan. 30, Arriola said.

At first, Funkugub denied using “ice” but he later admitted to it, saying he was tired and needed the energy, Arriola said.

A Kannat Tabla witness reported that Funkugub was seen at the front of a residence last Jan. 30, yelling profanities and calling the name of a man who lived there. Funkugub left after a neighbor told him no one was home.

Funkugub later explained that he went to the residence to confront the individual for spreading rumors about him.

Last Nov. 9, the court revoked Funkugub’s probation for testing positive for “ice” use. He was sentenced to eight days imprisonment, followed by 26 months of supervised release.

In November 2012, Manglona sentenced Funkugub to 24 months in prison after he pleaded guilty to felon in possession of a firearm. He was given credit for 40 days of time served.

Funkugub was found in possession of a revolver that had an obliterated serial number.

In February 2015, Manglona revoked Funkugub’s supervised release for admitting to drug use on multiple occasions and his failure to report for drug testing and counseling. He was ordered to serve three months in prison, followed by a 33-month term of supervised release.

In July 2015, the U.S. Probation found out that the defendant used “ice” in two separate occasions and failed to report to counseling sessions. The court did not revoke his probation as he was compliant and was taking care of a sick uncle.

Last May, the U.S. Probation found out that Funkugub failed to attend a counseling session, failed to report to two drug tests, failed to follow a probation officer’s instructions, and admitted to “ice” use last June 7.

Last June, Manglona sentenced Funkugub to three days of time served, followed by a 27-month of supervised release. Funkugub was ordered to serve six months in home detention.