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Man arrested for violating probation terms
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Posted on Nov 19 2015
A U.S. Marshal agent arrested on Tuesday probationer Ryan Taitano Babauta for allegedly using methamphetamine or “ice” and violating other conditions of his probation.
Taitano was taken to U.S. District Court for the NMI for an initial appearance hearing on Tuesday afternoon.
Attorney Michael Dotts appeared as court-appointed counsel for Babauta.
Dotts stated that he has reviewed the U.S. Probation’s petition for revocation of Babauta’s probation but has yet to review it in detail with his client.
Dotts entered a denial to all the allegations contained in the petition and requested for a preliminary hearing.
U.S. District Court for the NMI Chief Judge Ramona V. Manglona set the revocation hearing for Dec. 3, 2015, at 1:30pm.
Manglona informed Babauta of the allegations and the basis for her to issue a warrant for his arrest.
“You have a long history of problems,” the judge told Babauta.
Manglona said she understands that Babauta has a new baby and a job.
“It’s up to you. You need to get off of drugs,” the judge said.
After the hearing, Manglona remanded Babauta into the custody of the U.S. Marshal.
Assistant U.S. attorney Russell Lorfing appeared for the U.S. government.
In the petition, U.S. Probation Officer Gregory Arriola said Babauta admitted using “ice” on Sept. 30, 2015, as well as on Oct. 14 and 27, 2015.
Arriola said Babauta also failed to report to the U.S. Probation Office on Sept. 8, 2015, and on Oct. 2 and 5, 2015.
Babauta also allegedly failed to report to counseling sessions on Oct. 13 and Nov. 4, 5, and 11. He also failed to report for a random drug test on Nov. 3, 7, and 10, 2015.
The court revoked Babauta’s probation at least twice in the past for using “ice” and violating other probation conditions.
In August 1999, the court slapped Babauta with a 180-month prison sentence and five years of supervised release, for hostage taking and felon in possession of a firearm.
